What is the maximum number of hydrogen bonds in which a single water molecule can participate?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $4$

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$(c)$ Why is the boiling point of hydrogen fluoride highest while that of hydrogen chloride lowest?

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