Question #228935

HF form stronger H-bond than H2O. Still ∆Hvap of HF is lower than
that of H2O- explain by giving resason.

Expert's answer

Because in hf intra molecular hydrogen bonding is present while in h2o inter molecular hydrogen bonding is present. H2O have greater boiling point than HF because H2O can form 4 hydrogen bond while HF have 2 hydrogen bond and to break all the hydrogen bonds more energy is needed by H2O than HF.


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