The P Block Elements - Result Question 75

####78. Which of the following statements is not true ?

(a) HF is a stronger acid than HCl [2003]

(b) Among halide ions, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent

(c) Fluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state

(d) HOCl is a stronger acid than HOBr

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Solution:

  1. (a) F is more electronegative than Cl therefore HF bond is stronger than HCl and hence proton is not given off easily. Hence HF is the weakest hydrohalic acid.


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