Explain why $HCl$ is a gas and $HF$ is a liquid?
(N/A) Due to the higher electronegativity of $F$ compared to $Cl$,$HF$ molecules undergo strong intermolecular $H$-bonding.
In contrast,$HCl$ molecules do not exhibit significant $H$-bonding.
As a result,$HF$ has a much higher boiling point than $HCl$.
Therefore,$HF$ exists as a liquid at room temperature,whereas $HCl$ exists as a gas.
In contrast,$HCl$ molecules do not exhibit significant $H$-bonding.
As a result,$HF$ has a much higher boiling point than $HCl$.
Therefore,$HF$ exists as a liquid at room temperature,whereas $HCl$ exists as a gas.
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