P-Block Elements Ques 161

Question: The correct order of acidic strength is

[Pb. PMT 1998; AFMC 1998;KCET 2000; Orissa JEE 2005]

Options:

A) HF<HCl<HBr<HI

B) HCl<HBr<HF<HI

C) HBr<HCl<HI<HF

D) HI<HBr<HCl<HF

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

HF<HCl<HBr<HCl As we go down the group bond energy decreases hence, acidic nature increases.



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