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Question
Which of the following occurs in a liquid state at room temperature?
Options
HIO3
HBr
HCl
HF
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Solution
HF
Explanation:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) exists as a liquid at room temperature due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding. This strong, attractive force requires more energy to overcome, resulting in a significantly higher boiling point compared to the other hydrogen halides in the given options.
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