Arrange the Acids HOBr, HBrO₃, and HBrO₂ in Order of Increasing

question 58

Multiple Choice

Arrange the acids HOBr, HBrO₃, and HBrO₂ in order of increasing acid strength.

• A) HOBr < HBrO₃ < HBrO₂
• B) HOBr < HBrO₂ < HBrO₃
• C) HBrO₂ < HOBr < HBrO₃
• D) HBrO₃ < HOBr < HBrO₂
• E) HBrO₃ < HBrO₂ < HOBr

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