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Enthalpy of formation of HF and HCl are –161 kJ and –92 kJ respectively. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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06/10/2020 4:32 pm
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Enthalpy of formation of HF and HCl are –161 kJ and –92 kJ respectively. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) HCl is more stable than HF
(b) HF and HCl are exothermic compounds
(c) The affinity of fluorine to hydrogen is greater than the affinity of chlorine to hydrogen
(d) HF is more stable than HCl
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06/10/2020 4:33 pm

(a) HCl is more stable than HF
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More the enthalpy of formation less will be the stability of the compound.
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