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Why HF is the weakest acid among HCl, HBr and HI though its electronegetivity is highest?
Can you explain to me why HF is the weakest acid among HCl, HBr and HI though its electronegativity is highest?
Sure! The strength of an acid is determined by the ease with which it donates a proton (H+ ion) in a solution. Despite having the highest electronegativity among these acids, HF is the weakest acid because it has the strongest bond between hydrogen and fluorine atoms due to their small size, making it difficult for the hydrogen to dissociate from the fluorine and form H+ ions.