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HF is a weaker acid than `HCl` why?

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Since `H-F` bond is strongest, hence it is weakest acid among all the halogen acids.
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  1. HF is a weaker acid than HCl why?

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  2. Draw the structure of BrF(3) molecule.

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  3. What is the gas liberated at anode during the manufacture of caustic s...

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  4. Write the reaction of F(2) with water.

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  5. Write the reaction of Cl(2) with water.

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  6. write the balanced equation when Chlorine gas is passed into a solut...

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  7. Reaction of Cl(2) with slaked lime. (only reaction)

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  8. Give the reason for bleaching action of Cl(2).

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  9. Name one poisonous gas which can be prepared from chlorine gas.

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  10. Arrange HClO, HBrO and HIO in order of decreasing acidic strength givi...

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  11. Why interhalogens are more reactive than halogens?

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  12. Name the halogen which does not exhibit positive oxidation state .

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  13. Can FCI(3) exist ? Comment.

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  14. Name the most electronegative element in the periodic table.

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  15. Name the element which has highest electron affinity or electron gain ...

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  16. Halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy in the respectiv...

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  17. Mention the colour of halogens.

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  18. Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compar...

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  19. Fluorine exhibits only - 1 oxidation state , whereas other halogens ex...

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  20. Bond enthalpy of fluorine is lower than that of chlorine why ?

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