JEE Main 2019Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2)

Question

HF has highest boiling point among hydrogen halides, because it has:

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Correct answer
Cstrongest hydrogen bonding

Step-by-step explanation

Boiling point is directly proportional to intermolecular Forces. Since Fluorine is highly electronegative element it forms hydrogen bonding. Because of H- bonding HF has high boiling point.

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