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HF is a weak acid but HCl is a strong ac...

HF is a weak acid but HCl is a strong acid because

A

HF attacks glass but HCl does not

B

HF is less ionic than HCl

C

Electron affinity of fluorine is lower than chlorine

D

Bond energy of HF is higher than HCl

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D
Bond energy of H-F is higher than HCl
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