Practice mode Chemical Bonding

Which bond is the strongest?

Correct answer B. H–F

Explanation

Fluorine is the smallest halogen, so the H–F bond is shortest, with the greatest orbital overlap and highest polarity. Bond strength falls from H–F to H–I as atomic size increases.

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