Question about hydrogen bonding

[jya5ab]

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This might be a stupid question, but why can't H2O molecules hydrogen bond with CO2 molecules?

From my understanding, hydrogen "bonding" is when a hydrogen bonded to an EN atom (such as F, O, or N) is attracted to another EN atom (such as F, O, or N) of another molecule due to the partial positive charge on the hydrogen & the partial negative charge on the 2nd EN atom.

So why can't the H's in water hydrogen bond with the O's in CO2? Is it because CO2 is non-polar (and if yes, does that mean that the 2nd EN atom has to be part of a polar molecule in order to hydrogen bond)?

Thanks to whoever can answer!

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

You are correct. Remember, a hydrogen bond is a strong dipole-dipole bond, which is the attraction of two polar molecules.

 

[jya5ab]

You are correct. Remember, a hydrogen bond is a strong dipole-dipole bond, which is the attraction of two polar molecules.

Oh okay, that makes sense then. Thank you!!

 

[princessdentist]

remember "FON"

F, O, N are the only molecules that H can Hydrogen bond with!