In Each of the Following, the Stronger Acid Is Identified $\gt$

question 60

Multiple Choice

In each of the following, the stronger acid is identified and an explanation is given.All except one are correct statements.Which one is NOT correct?

• A)HCl \(\gt\) HF, because the HF bond energy is larger than the HCl bond energy.
• B)HCO₃^- \(\gt\)H₂CO_3, because the negative charge stabilizes the loss of a proton.
• C)CCl₃COOH \(\gt\)CH₃COOH, because electronegative substituents stabilize the conjugate base.
• D)HBrO₃ \(\gt\)HBrO₂, because of the additional electronegative oxygen atom.
• E)ClOH \(\gt\) BrOH, because Cl is more electronegative than Br.

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