In molecules of the type XOH, as the electronegativity of X increases, the acid strength increases. In

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In molecules of the type X–O–H, as the electronegativity of X increases, the acid strength increases. In addition, if the electronegativity of X is a very small value, the molecule acts like a base. Explain these observations and provide examples.
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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