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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical 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

  1. A (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
  2. B (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D (A) is false but (R) is true
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Correct Answer

(A) (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)

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Detailed explanation

\(\mathrm{F}\) is the most electronegative element resulting in the formation of \(\mathrm{H}\)-bonding.