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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

Which one of the following is more volatile
HBr
HI
and what is the reason

Profile image of Sara Asfar
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
Dear Student,
As the sub-atomic weight expands, the intermolecular
compel likewise increments due to vander waal drive of
fascination. Therfore HBr is more unpredictable than HI. 
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Vikas (B. Tech. 4th year
Thapar University)