CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
In the series HCl, HBr and HI, the boiling point increases in the order HCl<HBr<HI. This is due to :
(1) HI is the strongest acid among the series
(2) HI is the strongest reducing agent among the series
(3) higher van der waals' forces of attraction in HI
(4) intermolecular H-bonding in HI