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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

  1. AHF\mathrm{HF}
  2. BHCl\mathrm{HCl}
  3. CHBr\mathrm{HBr}
  4. DHI\mathrm{HI}

Correct answer

A. HF\mathrm{HF}

Step-by-step solution

The bond strength H−X\mathrm{H}-X decreases from HF\mathrm{HF} to HI. Thus HF is the most stable and hence weakest acid while is least stable and most acidic. In aqueous solutions, HF\mathrm{HF} is only slightly ionised but HCl,HBr\mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{HBr} and HI are almost completely ionised. As basicity is the reverse of acidity. Therefore, HF\mathrm{HF} is the most basic of all H−X\mathrm{H}-X.
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