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17 Which compound has the strongest hydrogen bonding between its molecules?

(1) HBr (3) HF
(2) HCl (4) HI

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(3) HF. The strength of hydrogen bonding between molecules depends on the difference in the electronegativities of each atom in the molecule. Since fluorine is the most electronegative element, HF has the strongest hydrogen bonding.
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