Which of the following statements is incorrect? O One reason why HCI is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl is more electronegative than F. O The acids HBr and HI both appear equally strong in water. O One reason why HCI is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl has a larger atomic radius than F. O One reason why HCl is a stronger acid than HF is that the H-CI bond is weaker than the H-F bond. OF is a stronger base than Cl.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
O One reason why HCl is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl is more electronegative than F.
O The acids HBr and HI both appear equally strong in water.
O One reason why HCl is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl has a larger atomic radius than F.
O One reason why HCI is a stronger acid than HF is that the H-Cl bond is weaker than the H-F bond.
OF is a stronger base than Cl.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements is incorrect? O One reason why HCl is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl is more electronegative than F. O The acids HBr and HI both appear equally strong in water. O One reason why HCl is a stronger acid than HF is that Cl has a larger atomic radius than F. O One reason why HCI is a stronger acid than HF is that the H-Cl bond is weaker than the H-F bond. OF is a stronger base than Cl.
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