NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Halogen Family

  • question_answer
    Which of the following statements is not true?                                          [AIPMT 2003]

    A) \[HOCl\] is a stronger add than \[HOBr\]

    B) \[HF\] is a stronger acid than \[HCl\]

    C) Among halide tons, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent

    D) Fluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Due to strong \[H-F\] bond proton is not easily removed. So, \[HF\] is not a stronger acid than HCl. Order of halogen acids is \[HI>HBr>HF\].


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