Question

Mention five differences between HF and other halogen acids

Answer 1

Most halogens are typically produced from minerals or salts. The middle halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine, are often used as disinfectants. ... All of the halogens react (F, Cl, Br explosively) with hydrogen to form hydrogen halides (e.g. HF, HCl, HBr, HI) and all forms acid wihen mixed with water.