Explain the following observations: (a) For a given oxidation state, the acid strength of the oxyacid in aqueous solution decreases in the order chlorine > bromine > iodine. (b) Hydrofluoric acid cannot be stored in glass bottles. (c) HI cannot be prepared by treating NaI with sulfuric acid. (d) The interhalogen ICl 3 is known, but BrCl 3 is not.
Chapter 22, Exercises #38
Explain the following observations:
(a) For a given oxidation state, the acid strength of the oxyacid in aqueous solution decreases in the order chlorine > bromine > iodine.
(b) Hydrofluoric acid cannot be stored in glass bottles.
(c) HI cannot be prepared by treating NaI with sulfuric acid.
(d) The interhalogen ICl3 is known, but BrCl3 is not.
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