Why is HI a stronger acid than HCl?
A.
Because I is more electronegative than Cl.
B.
Because Cl is more electronegative than I.
C.
The bond strength of HCl is greater than the bond strength of HI.
D.
The bond strength of HI is greater than the bond strength of HCl.
E.
HI is not a stronger acid than HCl.
Answer: The bond strength of HCl is greater than the bond strength of HI.