Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to iodine. Which of the halogen acids should have highest bond dissociation enthalpy?
(i) HF
(ii) HCl
(iii) HBr
(iv) HI
Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to iodine. Which of the halogen acids should have highest bond dissociation enthalpy?
(i) HF
(ii) HCl
(iii) HBr
(iv) HI
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1 Answer
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This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct option (i)
Fluorine is the most reactive element, forming hydrogen fluoride when it combines with hydrogen gas.
Due to the shorter bond length between the two atoms, it takes a lot of energy to break the link between hydrogen and fluorine.
As a result, as we move down the group, the bond dissociation energy drops.
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