07. The p-BLOCK ELEMENTS (XII)
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The correct order of acidic strength is
1 \(HF < HCl < HBr < HI\)
2 \(HCl < HBr < HF < HI\)
3 \(HBr < HCl < HI < HF\)
4 \(HI < HBr < HCl < HF\)
Explanation:
(a)\(HF < HCl < HBr < HCl\)
As we go down the group bond energy decreases hence, acidic nature increases.