NEET2001Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which one forms KHX ₂ type compound?
Options
- AHF
- BHCl
- CHI
- DHBr
Correct answer
A. HF
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogen fluoride is an associated molecule and can be represented by H ₂ ~F ₂ . This is due to the fact that strong hydrogen bonding exists between the molecules. (as F is highly electronegative element) H ₂ ~F ₂+ KF KHF ₂+ HF