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Since the hydrogen donor (N, O, or F) is strongly electronegative, it pulls the covalently bonded electron pair closer to its nucleus, and away from the hydrogen atom.

The hydrogen atom is then left with a partial positive charge, creating a dipole-dipole attraction between the hydrogen atom bonded to the donor and the lone electron pair of the acceptor. This results in a hydrogen bond.

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology #Stablizing interactions (Van der Waals, electrostatic, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interaction) #Part B Pointers