Q. The correct order of the thermal stability of hydrogen halides $(H - X)$is

A) HI>HCI<HF>HBr
B) HCI<HF>HBr<HI
C) HF>HCl>HBr>HI
D) HI>HBr>HCl>HF
Explanation

(c)
In a group,$\ \mathrm{\Delta}G$f${^\circ}$(HX) changes from negative to positive downwards.
HF(g)$\mathrm{\Delta}G = - 273.20\ kJ\ mol^{- 1}$1
HF(g)$\mathrm{\Delta}G = + 1.72\ kJ\ mol^{- 1}$
Thus HF is thermally stable and HI not.
Thus,s HF>HCI>HBr>HI.

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.