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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which element from following combines with hydrogen to form compound having lowest acidic strength?

  1. A Cl
  2. B Br
  3. C F
  4. D I
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Correct Answer

(C) F

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Down the group the electronegativity decreases and the size increases. Thus, it becomes easy to lose \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\)ion. This causes the increase in acidic strength down the group.
Acidic strength order: \(\mathrm{HF} < \mathrm{HCl} < \mathrm{HBr} < \mathrm{HI}\)