In Which of the Following Are the Compounds Listed in Order

question 88

Multiple Choice

In which of the following are the compounds listed in order of decreasing acidity?

• A) CH₃CO₂H > CH₃CH₂OH > C₆H₅OH > H₂O
• B) C₆H₅OH > CH₃CO₂H > H₂O > CH₃CH₂OH
• C) CH₃CO₂H > H₂O > C₆H₅OH > CH₃CH₂OH
• D) H₂O > CH₃CO₂H > C₆H₅OH > CH₃CH₂OH
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Catalytic Sites

Specific regions on a catalyst where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

Energy Level Diagram

A visual representation of the energy states of electrons in an atom or molecule and the transitions between these states.

Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction, often used in industrial processes to enhance efficiency and specificity.

Activation

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