List the compounds in order of decreasing covalence and explain why: HI, HCl, HF, HBr

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List the compounds in order of decreasing covalence and explain why:

HI, HCl, HF, HBr

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From the electronegativity difference we can determine the nature of bond , more the electronegativity difference then ionic character will dominate.

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