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HCl cannot form H(2)Cl(2), while HF can ...

`HCl` cannot form `H_(2)Cl_(2)`, while `HF` can form `H_(2)F_(2)`. The reason is

A

Fluorine is more reactive

B

`HF` is more reactive

C

Fluorine atom is small and can from hydrogen bonds

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
C
More electronegative atom such as `Ni`, `O` and `F` form hydrogen bonding thus. `HCl` can't form but `HF` can form hydrogen bonding .
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