Arrange the Acids HOCl, HClO₃, and HClO₂ in Order of Increasing

question 79

Multiple Choice

Arrange the acids HOCl, HClO₃, and HClO₂ in order of increasing acid strength.

• A) HOCl < HClO₃ < HClO₂
• B) HOCl < HClO₂ < HClO₃
• C) HClO₂ < HOCl < HClO₃
• D) HClO₃ < HOCl < HClO₂
• E) HClO₃ < HClO₂ < HOCl

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