AIIMS 2001
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2001
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
AIIMS 2001 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following hydrogen halides is most basic?
Which of the following hydrogen halides is most basic?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The bond strength decreases from to HI. Thus HF is the most stable and hence weakest acid while is least stable and most acidic. In aqueous solutions, is only slightly ionised but and HI are almost completely ionised. As basicity is the reverse of acidity. Therefore, is the most basic of all .