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Which of the following compounds has the least tendency to form H-bonds?

A

HF

B

HCl

C

`H_2O`

D

`NH_3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Most electronegative element with small size forms H-bonds therefore F, O and N form H-bonds, Cl does not.
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