The high boiling point of hydrogen fluoride can be explained in terms of?
A
covalent bonds.
B
dative bonds.
C
dipole-dipole bonds
D
electrovalent (ionic) bonds.
E
hydrogen bonds.
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hydrogen fluoride is formed through covalent bonding (electron sharing) between a hydrogen atom and a fluorine atom.
The reason is the strong electronegativity of the fluorine atom, which causes hydrogen and fluorine atoms to form hydrogen bonds in the liquid phase.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #43548)