NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Assertion : Hydrogen fluoride has higher boiling point than other hydrogen halides. Reason : Hydrogen fluoride exhibits strong hydrogen bonding. The correct option among the following is
Options
- A(A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
- B(A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
- C(A) is true but (R) is false
- D(A) is false but (R) is true
Correct answer
A. (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
Step-by-step solution
F is the most electronegative element resulting in the formation of H -bonding.