Question
Question: The following acids have been arranged in order of decreasing acid strength. Identify the correct or...
The following acids have been arranged in order of decreasing acid strength. Identify the correct order.
ClOH (I), BrOH (II), IOH (III)
A
I > II > III
B
II > I > III
C
III > II > I
D
I > III > II
Answer
I > II > III
Explanation
Solution
The acidic character of hypohalous acid depends on the electronegativity of halogen. As electronegativity value of halogen increases the acidic strength of hyophalous acid increases.