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The oxygen atom can form hydrogen bond that is due to

Option: 1

6 electron in outermost shell


Option: 2

Very high electronegativity


Option: 3

Very high ionisation energy


Option: 4

Non-metallic nature


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Oxygen atom is very small and has high value of electronegativity 

It is because of high electronegativity that it is able to form Hydrogen bonds

Therefore, option (2) is correct.

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