Q. The correct order of heat of formation of halogen acids is?

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

(b)
The order of bond dissociation energy of hydrogen halide ( or halogen acid) is as
Hydrogen halide dissociation HF >HCl >HBr >HI
Bond dissociation
Energy KJ mol^{-1} 566 431 366 299
Bond dissociation energy $\propto$ heat of formation
As bond dissociation energy decreases the heat of formation of halogen acids also decreases. Hence, the order of heat of formation of halogen acids is
HF >HCl > HBr > HI

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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