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Down the group the acidic character of HX in 17th group increases HF<HCl<HBr<HI because:

a
Size of halogen increases
b
H - A bond strength decreases
c
Both (1) and (2)
d
None of these

detailed solution

Correct option is C

HF < HCl < HBr < HIDown the group the electronegativity decreases and the size increases. Thus, it becomes easy to lose H+ ion. This causes the increase in acidic strength down the group.

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