For conventional intermolecular hydrogen bonding in a pure substance, require an N–H, O–H or F–H donor and a suitable acceptor. Count qualifying substances: methanol, dimethyl ether, formamide HCONH₂,

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For conventional intermolecular hydrogen bonding in a pure substance, require an N–H, O–H or F–H donor and a suitable acceptor. Count qualifying substances: methanol, dimethyl ether, formamide HCONH₂, ethylamine, acetone and hydrogen sulfide. Use this conventional school-level criterion, not weak C–H contacts.

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Methanol, formamide and ethylamine have both suitable donors and acceptors. Ether and acetone lack an N/O/F-bound H donor; H₂S is outside the stated conventional criterion. Count 3.

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