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Which of the following is the most volatile compounds?

A
HI
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HCl
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HBr
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HF
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Solution

The correct option is A HCl
Boiling point of HF is highest due to H-bonding. For other halogen acids boiling point increase in the order HCl<HBr<HI. Therefore, most volatile (with lowest boiling point) is HCl.

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