MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which of the following molecules possesses highest dipole-dipole interaction?

(A)HFCorrect
(B)HBr
(C)HI
(D)HCl

Answer: (A)

Solution

Dipole-dipole interaction strength increases with the polarity (dipole moment) of the molecule, which depends on the electronegativity difference between H and the halogen. Fluorine is the most electronegative

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