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HF
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:02 pm
by sarahwu3a
Why is HF not a strong acid like HCl or HI?
Re: HF
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:08 pm
by Mashkinadze_1D
If you recall, Dr. Lavelle stated that the strength of an acid is determined by two aspects the first being how easily it gives off its H+ and the second being the stability of the remaining anion. In the case of HF, the anion would not be as stable as HCl because Cl- is able to withdraw much more e- density.
Re: HF
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:29 pm
by FDeCastro_1B
My TA said it's because F has a smaller atomic radii
Re: HF
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:30 pm
by Matt Sanruk 2H
but its IMF's are greater in the HF than the others due to higher electronegativity right?
Re: HF
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:19 pm
by Arvind 4G
F- is not stable in solution and would react with the H+ ions in solution taking them out of solution.