The halogens form three stable, weak acids, HOX. (a) Which is the strongest of these acids? (b)

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The halogens form three stable, weak acids, HOX.Acid pK HOCI 7.46 HOBr 8.7 HOI 10.6

(a) Which is the strongest of these acids?
(b) Explain why the acid strength changes as the halogen atom is changed.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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