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    The variation of the boiling point of the hydrogen halides is in the order HF > HI > HBr > HCl. What explains the higher boiling point of hydrogen fluoride?               [NEET 2015 (Re)]

    A) The electronegativity of fluorine is much higher than for other elements in the group

    B) There is strong hydrogen bonding between HF molecules

    C) The bond energy of HF molecules is greater than in other hydrogen halides

    D) The effect of nuclear shielding is much reduced in fluorine which polarises the HF molecule

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Since, there is a strong hydrogen bonding between HF molecules. Hence, boiling point is highest for HF.
    \[HF\text{ }>\text{ }HI\text{ }>\text{ }HBr\text{ }>\text{ }HI\]


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