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Which of the following is most volatile compound?

A

HI

B

HBr

C

HCl

D

HF

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The correct Answer is:
C
Boiling point of hydrogen halides is in the order
HF gt HCl lt HBr lt HI
Higher b.p. of HF than HCl is due to H-bonding. Thus, HCl is most volatile
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