Practice mode Liquids

Which of the following is the strongest individual hydrogen bond?

Correct answer C. F–H···F

Explanation

Hydrogen bond strength increases with the electronegativity of the atom attached to hydrogen. Fluorine is the most electronegative element, so the F–H···F bond is the strongest.

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