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The following hydrogen halides (HF,HCl,HBr and HI) are all polar molecules. The strength of the acid each forms in water is based on which of the following?
I. The polarity of the molecule
II. The size of the molecule
III. The strength of the bond

A
I only
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II only
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III only
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D
I and III
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E
II and III
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Solution

The correct option is E III only
The order of acidic character can be explained in terms of strength of HX bonds, which is in the orderHI<HBr<HCl<HF.Since HI bond is weakest, therefore, HI is the strongest acid. On the other hand H-F bond is strongest, hence it is the weakest acid among all the halogen acids.

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