Q. The comparatively high b.p. of HF is due to
A) High reactivity of fluorine
B) Small size of hydrogen atom
C) Formation of hydrogen bonds and consequent association
D) High IE of fluroine
Explanation
(c)
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding is found in $(HF)_{n}$ due to higher electronegativity of fluorine atoms.
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Hydrogen bonding is helpfull in the association of HF molecule, so HF is found in liquid form.
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