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Which halogen acid exists in dimeric form even in the gaseous state ?

A

Hydrogen chloride

B

Hydrogen fluoride

C

Hydrogen bromide

D

Hydrogen iodide

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The correct Answer is:
B
HF remains associated to form dimers (H F.....H-F) even in gaseous state. In solid and liquid states the extent of association is much more.
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