Answer the following. The pKa value of HCl is - 7.0 and that of HI is -10.0. Which is the stronger acid? - Chemistry

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Answer the following.

The pK_a value of HCl is - 7.0 and that of HI is -10.0. Which is the stronger acid?

Smaller is the pK_a value, greater is its acidity. Hence, HI is stronger acid than HCl.

Concept: Chemical Properties of Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18

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