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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` is less ionic than `HCl`

B

`HF` attacks glass but `HCl` does not

C

Bond energy of `HF` is higher than `HCl`

D

Electron affinity of fluorine is lower than chlorine

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