Consider the Changes in Acid Strengths in the Series HClO

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider the changes in acid strengths in the series HClO, HClO₂, HClO₃, and HClO₄.

• A) The strengths of the acids increase because the resulting anion is more stable with more oxygens.
• B) The strengths of the acids decrease because the larger number of oxygens increase hydrogen bonding.
• C) The strengths of the acids increase because the acids become less binary.
• D) The strengths of the acids decrease.

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