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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Definitions:

RuBP

Ribulose bisphosphate, a sugar involved in the initial step of carbon fixation in the process of photosynthesis.

Oxygen

A reactive, life-sustaining component of the atmosphere, essential for cellular respiration in aerobic organisms and critical for combustion processes.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, often used to describe the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.