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Question

Which statement describes why HBr has a higher melting point than HCl but a lower melting point than HF?

HBr -88.5 °C

HCl -114.8 °C

HF -83.1 °C

Accepted Answer

HBr is heavier than HCl but HF can H-bond.

Answer

HBr is the least acidic.

Answer

HBr and HCl are polar while HF is nonpolar

Answer

HCl and HF both can H-bond while HBr cannot.

Which statement describes why HBr has a higher melting point than HCl but a lower melting point than HF?HBr -88.5 °C HCl -114.8 °C HF -83.1 °C