NEET2003ChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Which one of the following statement is not true?
Options
- AAmong halide ions, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent
- BFluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state
- CHOCl is a stronger acid that HOBr
- DHF is a stronger acid than HCl
Correct answer
D. HF is a stronger acid than HCl
Step-by-step solution
HCl is a stronger acid than HF because fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine. Hence, it does not lose H ⁺ easily. Caution H F is a weak acid because the bond between Hydrogen and Fluorine is so short. It is more difficult for the bond to be broken, so it will not completely dissociate in water.