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10 November, 09:19

Place the following in order of increasing acid strength.

HBrO2 HBrO3 HBrO HBrO4

A) HBrO2 < HBrO4 < HBrO < HBrO3

B) HBrO < HBrO2 < HBrO3 < HBrO4

C) HBrO2 < HBrO3 < HBrO4 < HBrO

D) HBrO4 < HBrO2 < HBrO3 < HBrO

E) HBrO < HBrO4 < HBrO3 < HBrO2

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  1. 10 November, 09:41
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    I think the correct order according to increasing acid strength would be the one in option B. The order is:

    HBrO < HBrO2 < HBrO3 < HBrO4

    The more oxygen atoms means the easier the hydronium ions is removed in aqueous solution since the oxygen has a high electronegativity.
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