For the Simple Hydrides,MH_n,pK_a Values Decrease in the Order

question 87

Multiple Choice

For the simple hydrides,MH_n,pK_a values decrease in the order:

• A)CH₄ > NH₃ > H₂O > H₂S > HBr
• B)HBr > H₂S > H₂O > NH₃ > CH₄
• C)HBr > H₂O > NH₃ > H₂S > CH₄
• D)NH₃ > H₂S > CH₄ > H₂O > HBr
• E)H₂S > H₂O > HBr > NH₃ > CH₄

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