Exam specific answers (bonding) Flashcards

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Q

explain how hydrogen bonding arises in a H-F molecule? (3)

A

there is a large difference in electronegativity between the H and F atom
this creates a permanent dipole-dipole
an attraction is formed between the partially positive H atom and the lone pair on the F atom

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