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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)` molecule

B

Associated nature due to hydrogen bonding

C

Ionic character of HF

D

High electronegativity of fluorine

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