Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Statement I : Acid strength increases in the order given as HF << HCl << HBr << HI.
Statement II : As the size of the elements F, Cl, Br, and I increases down the group, the bond strength of HF, HCl, HBr, and HI decreases and so the acid strength increases.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
A
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
D
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (B): Both Statement I and Statement II are true