The exceptional low acidic strength of HF is due to hydrogen bonding.The partial positive hydrogen is entrapped between two highly electronegative atoms of F.So it is difficult for HF to release a proton.That's why its acidic strength is low as compared to HI,Hcl e.t.c
Why HF has low acidic Strength ?
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