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HF is the weakest halogen hydracid even though fluorine is the most electronegative halogen - explain.

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The bond dissociation enthalpy of HF is the highest . The `F^(-)` inos produce bifluoride ion `(HF_(2)^(-))` through hydrogen bonding with
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