NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the order of acidic strength of the hydrohalic acids among the halogens, from weakest to strongest?
Options
- AHI < HBr < HCl < HF
- BHF < HCl < HBr < HI
- CHCl < HF < HI < HBr
- DHI < HBr < HCl < HF
Correct answer
B. HF < HCl < HBr < HI
Step-by-step solution
The order of acidic strength of the hydrohalic acids is HF < HCl < HBr < HI.