Question

Between HF and CO2 which has a stronger hydrogen bond? explain

Between HF and CO2 which has a stronger hydrogen bond? explain

Answer 1

`HF`

Explanation:

Hydrogen fluoride `(HF)` has a stronger hydrogen bond than carbon dioxide `(CO_2)` because carbon dioxide does not have any hydrogen atoms! It's only made up of `2` oxygen atoms and a carbon atom, so it cannot hydrogen-bond with itself, so hydrogen fluoride vaporizes less easily than carbon dioxide.