Which of the following is a benefit of the intermolecular hydrogen bonding of water? (Select one that doesn't apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The process described in option D, 'Water moves from higher to lower concentrations,' is not a direct benefit of intermolecular hydrogen bonding of water. Rather, this movement of water from higher to lower concentrations is attributed to osmosis, a phenomenon driven by differences in solute concentrations across a semi-permeable membrane. The other options, A, B, and C, directly result from water's intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Water's high specific heat capacity (A) is due to the hydrogen bonds, which allow water to absorb and release large amounts of heat with minimal temperature change. The strong cohesive and adhesive properties of water (B) are a result of hydrogen bonding, enabling water to stick to other substances. Lastly, the polarity of water (C) due to hydrogen bonding makes it an effective solvent by interacting with various solutes.
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