Even though electronegativity of chlorine is equal to that of nitrogen, chlorine is unable to form hydrogen bonds. It is due to

Even though electronegativity of chlorine is equal to that of nitrogen

1.	Even though electronegativity of chlorine is equal to that of nitrogen, chlorine is unable to form hydrogen bonds. It is due to
Answer» Cl has three lone pairs on it Atomic size of Chlorine is comparatively large. Atomic size of NITROGEN is comparatively large ELECTRON AFFINITY of chlorine is highest Solution :HIGH EN and small size of atoms can only participate in H - bonding.