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Grade 11Modern Physics

The density of gaseous HF at 1.0 atm and 300 K is 3.17 g/L. Hence, HF in gaseous state is –(F = 18)

(A) Dimer

(B) Monomer

(C) Tetramer

(D) Data insufficient

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(C)

 

Sol.   PM = dRT  = 75 (approx.)

 

        Normal Molecular wt. of HF = 18 Þ HF is tetramer (HF)4

in gaseous state due to H-bonding