The variation of the boiling points of the hydrogen halides is in the order $HF > HI > HBr > HCl$. What explains the higher boiling point of hydrogen fluoride?

  • A
    There is strong hydrogen bonding between $HF$ molecules.
  • B
    The bond energy of $HF$ molecules is greater than in other hydrogen halides.
  • C
    The effect of nuclear shielding is much reduced in fluorine which polarises the $HF$ molecule.
  • D
    The electronegativity of fluorine is much higher than for other elements in the group.

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