Answer to Question #197026 in General Chemistry for Kelly

Question #197026

Can hydrogen bonds form among hydrogen chloride molecules,HCI ?Justify your answer


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2021-05-24T07:20:13-0400

The atom of chlorine is too heavy. The size of the atom, considering its electronegativity, is such that its electron density is too low for hydrogen bonds to form. This is why, while HF does, HCl does not demonstrate hydrogen bonding.


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