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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 17th Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The comparatively high boiling point of hydrogen fluoride is due to

A
High reactivity of fluorine
B
Small size of hydrogen atom
C
Formation of hydrogen bonds
D
Small size of fluorine

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C

HF molecules get associated with each other due to inter-molecules hydrogen boding which increases boiling point of HF.

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