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the high viscosity and high boiling poin...

the high viscosity and high boiling point of HF is due to :

A

low dissociation energy of `F_(2)` molecules

B

associated nature due to hydrogen bonding

C

ionic character of HF

D

high electronegativity of fluorine.

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