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Bond length is minimum in:

Correct answer: D. HF

  • A. HCl
  • B. H2O
  • C. NH3
  • D. HF

Explanation

HF consists of a hydrogen atom bonded to a fluorine atom. It is also a polar covalent molecule. The bond between hydrogen and fluorine is stronger and shorter compared to the other options because fluorine is the most electronegative element among them. The strong attraction between hydrogen and fluorine leads to a shorter bond length in HF.

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