MHT CET202123 Sep 2021Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which element from following combines with hydrogen to form compound having lowest acidic strength?
Options
- ACl
- BBr
- CF
- DI
Correct answer
C. F
Step-by-step solution
Down the group the electronegativity decreases and the size increases. Thus, it becomes easy to lose H ⁺ ion. This causes the increase in acidic strength down the group. Acidic strength order: HF < HCl < HBr < HI