Which of the following is the correct order of acidic strength?

MCQ

Chemistry

A HCl < HBr < HI

B HI < HBr < HCl

C HCl > HBr > HI

D HBr < HCl < HI

Explanation

Acidic strength of hydrohalic acids increases down the group (HCl < HBr < HI) because bond dissociation energy decreases as atomic size increases.

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