JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following hydrogen bonds is the strongest?

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Hydrogen-bond strength increases with the electronegativity of both the donor atom (to which H is covalently bonded) and the acceptor atom. Fluorine is the most electronegative element,

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Question ID VK-156110