The electronegativity of nitrogen and chlorine is almost the same, yet chlorine does not form hydrogen bond whereas nitrogen does. Explain.

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rohit · Answer

chlorine cant form hydrogen bonding bcz its size is large . size should be small and it should be more electronegative to form hydrogen bond . chlorine does not satisfy both conditions it satisfies only one

Mukesh Sharma · Answer

Iis due to the large size of chlorine as compared to nitrogen because of increased principle quantum number .There is no bond formation Thanks & Regards Mukesh Sharma askIITians Faculty

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The electronegativity of nitrogen and chlorine is almost the same, yet chlorine does not form hydrogen bond whereas nitrogen does. Explain.

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The electronegativity of nitrogen and chlorine is almost the same, yet chlorine does not form hydrogen bond whereas nitrogen does. Explain.

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