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Which of the following statement is not true?

A

`HOCl` is a stronger acid than `HOBr`

B

`HF` is a stronger acid than `HCl`

C

Among halide ions, iodide ion is the most powerful reducing agent

D

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

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`HF` is a weaker acid than `HCl` on account of relatively stronger `H-F` bond is comparison to `H-Cl` bond.
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