Question

A)What type of bonds exists between the atoms in a molecule of hydrogen chloride? B)between molecules of hydrogen chloride?

Answer 1

We make the distinction between `"intramolecular bonds"` and `"intermolecular bonds..."`

Explanation:

`"Intramolecular bonds"` refer to the bonds between atoms in a molecule...and here the intramolecular bond is a regular two-centre, two electron bond between hydrogen and chlorine.

The intermolecular bond is the bond between molecules. Now `HCl` has a normal boiling point of `-85.0` `""^@C`, which is lower than that of `HF` at of `19.5` `""^@C`. There is SOME degree of intermolecular hydrogen-bonding between hydrogen chlorine molecules...however, it is not as significant as in `HF`, where hydrogen bonding is more potent.