In which of the following compounds, the hydrogen bonding strongest in gas phase?

H F

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H C l

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H I

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H B r

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Solution

The correct option is C $H F$
The hydrogen bonding is strongest in gas phase in $H F$ . This is due to small size and high electronegativity of $f l u o r i n e$ .

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