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Which of these orders is incorrect?

A

`Cl - Cl gt Br - Br gt F - F gt I - I` (Bond Energy)

B

`HI gt HBr gt HCl gt HF` (Acidic Strength)

C

`Cs gt Rb gt K gt` Na (Density)

D

`C gt B gt Be gt Li` (Melting point)

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To determine which order is incorrect among the provided options, we will analyze the bond energy, acidic strength, density, and melting point of the given elements step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze Bond Energy - **Elements**: Halogens (Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine) - **Trend**: As we move down the group in the periodic table, the atomic size increases, leading to a decrease in bond energy due to increased inter-electronic repulsion. - **Expected Order**: - Correct order of bond energy: Cl > Br > F > I - Explanation: Although F is smaller, the high inter-electronic repulsion in its compact structure leads to lower bond energy compared to Cl and Br. ### Step 2: Analyze Acidic Strength - **Elements**: HF, HCl, HBr, HI - **Trend**: Acidic strength increases down the group as the bond strength decreases, making it easier for H+ to be released. - **Expected Order**: - Correct order of acidic strength: HF < HCl < HBr < HI - Explanation: The bond strength decreases down the group, which allows for easier release of H+ ions. ### Step 3: Analyze Density - **Elements**: Cesium (Cs), Rubidium (Rb), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na) - **Trend**: Generally, density increases down the group due to an increase in mass. However, the increase in atomic size can affect density. - **Expected Order**: - Correct order of density: Rb > Cs > K > Na - Explanation: Although Cs has a higher mass, its volume increases more significantly than its mass, making its density lower than expected. ### Step 4: Analyze Melting Point - **Elements**: Carbon (C), Boron (B), Beryllium (Be), Lithium (Li) - **Trend**: The melting point depends on the strength of the covalent bonds formed by these elements. - **Expected Order**: - Correct order of melting point: C > B > Be > Li - Explanation: Carbon forms strong covalent bonds, leading to a higher melting point compared to the others. ### Conclusion After analyzing all the given properties, we find that the incorrect order is related to the density of the alkali metals. The correct order should be Rb > Cs > K > Na, but the provided order was Cs > Rb > K > Na, which is incorrect. ### Final Answer The incorrect order is related to the density of alkali metals: Cs > Rb > K > Na. ---
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