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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