Hydrogen fluoride (HF) and hydrogen chloride (HCl) are both group 7 hydrides, but HF has a boiling point of 19°C and HCI boils at the considerably lower temperature of -85°C. In terms of the intermolecular forces present, explain the significant difference in the boiling points of these two substances.

Hydrogen fluoride (HF) and hydrogen chloride (HCl) are both group 7 hydrides, but HF has a boiling point of 19°C and HCI boils at the considerably lower temperature of -85°C. In terms of the intermolecular forces present, explain the significant difference in the boiling points of these two substances.

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Chapter8: Molecules And Materials

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