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Which is a stronger acid? a. HCl or HBr d. CH3CH2CH2OH or
Chapter 2, Problem 25P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which is a stronger acid?
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Which is a stronger acid?
ANSWER:
Solution
Here we have to find out among the given molecules which is stronger acid.
Step 1
a.HCl or HBr
It is known greater the atomic size stronger the acid.
In between the Cl and Br, the atomic size of Br is greater than Cl. Hence HBr is stronger acid than HCl.