Given That Hypohalous Acids Form by the Following Reaction

question 197

Multiple Choice

Given that hypohalous acids form by the following reaction
X₂(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ HOX(aq) + H⁺(aq) + X^-(aq)
Which of the following changes will increase the yield of HOX?

• A)add water
• B)add X^-
• C)decrease the pH
• D)increase the pH

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