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Why does hydrochloric acid have a higher boiling point than diatomic fluorine?
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Why does hydrochloric acid have a higher boiling point than diatomic fluorine?

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Hydrochloric acid is polar which means it has stronger bonds between it's molecules, unlike diatomic fluorine that is non-polar and has weaker bonds. That's why it has a higher boiling point.
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