Question
Why is HF has lower boiling point than CsI, even though HF has hydrogen bond.
Does HF have higher boiling point than O2
Does HF have higher boiling point than O2
Answers
DrBob222
CsI is an ionic compound, One must break the lattice energy of the crystal just to melt it, then overcome the forces of attraction between ions (much larger than H bonding forces).
According to Wikipedia, HF boils just below room temperature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_fluoride
According to Wikipedia, HF boils just below room temperature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_fluoride