Which of the following statements are correct for all three halogens (X), Cl, Br and I?

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They all form strong acid of the type HX

They all need to gain one electron to acquire stable configuration

Both (1) and (2) ate correct

None of the above is correct

answer is C.

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Halogens have np5 configuration and they need one electron to acquire to attain noble gas configuration. All halogens form strong acid of type HX.

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