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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B
II only
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C
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 EIII only The order of acidic character can be explained in terms of strength of H−X bonds, which is in the orderH−I<H−Br<H−Cl<H−F.Since H−I 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.