From the Following Chemical Reactions Determine the Relative Br∅nsted-Lowry Acid

question 35

Multiple Choice

From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry acid strengths (strongest to weakest) . HClO₄(sol) + CH₃COOH(l) → CH₃C₂(OH) ₂⁺(sol) + ClO₄^-(aq)
H₂SO₄(sol) + CH₃COOH(l) ⇌ CH₃C(OH) ₂⁺(sol) + HSO₄^-(sol)

• A)HClO₄ > H₂SO₄ > CH₃COOH
• B)HClO₄ > H₂SO₄ > CH₃C(OH)₂⁺
• C)HClO₄ > CH₃COOH > H₂SO₄
• D)HClO₄ > CH₃C(OH)₂⁺ > H₂SO₄

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