HI is a strong acid. Determine whether this statement is correct or incorrect. Justify your answer.

Incorrect; Due to the large atomic radius of iodine, the H−I bond is weak. Stronger acids have stronger bonds.

Correct; Due to the large atomic radius of iodine, the H−I bond is weak, leading to high acidity.

Incorrect; Due to a strong H−I bond, the dissociation is low.

Correct; The H−I bond is ionic, leading to high acidity.