Which hydrogen halides has maximum ionic character?

H F

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H C l

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H I

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H B r

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Solution

The correct option is A $H F$
Halogen Fluoride ( $H F$ ). Fluorine is the most electronegative of all the halogens, therefore it polarizes its covalent bond with hydrogen the most.
$H F$ has highest ionic character due to greater electronegative of fluoride than other halogens.

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