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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The increasing order of boiling point of hydrogen halides is \(HCl < HBr < HI < HF\)
Statement II: The increasing order of melting point of hydrogen halides is \(HCl < HBr < HF < HI\)
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  4. D Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Correct order of (i) Boiling point: \(HF > HI > HBr > HCl\) (ii) Melting point: \(HI > HF > HBr > HCl\)