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Which halogen acid exists as zig-zag cha...

Which halogen acid exists as zig-zag chains in solid state?

A

HF

B

HCl

C

HBr

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
HF exists as zig zag chains due to H bonding and lone pairs on F atoms.
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