Which is a strong acid in water? (a) HF (b) HCl (c) HBr (d) HI (e) All of the above.

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Which is a strong acid in water?

(a) HF

(b) HCl

(c) HBr

(d) HI

(e) All of the above.

Strong Acid:

The species which ionize entirely (completely) are referred to as strong acids. The type of bonding and degree of dissociation determines the strength of an acid. Sulfuric acid is an example of a strong acid.


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Among HF, HCl, HBr, and HI, HF consists of fluorine, which is the smallest halogen, which means fluoride ion is the smallest one.


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