Chapter 13, Problem 35RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule $\text{HF}$ has higher boiling point that $\text{HCl}$ whereas ${\text{F}}_2$ has lower boiling point than ${\text{Cl}}_2$ has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The bond formed between the hydrogen atom attached to electronegative atom and other electronegative atoms such as fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen is termed as hydrogen bond. It occurs in polar molecules that have dipole-dipole interaction. It is denoted by dotted line.