The Acids HC₂H₃O₂ and HF Are Both Weak, but HF

question 35

Multiple Choice

The acids HC₂H₃O₂ and HF are both weak, but HF is a stronger acid than HC₂H₃O₂. HCl is a strong acid. Order the following according to base strength.

• A) Cl^- > F^- > C₂H₃O₂^- > H₂O
• B) C₂H₃O₂^- > F^- > H₂O > Cl^-
• C) C₂H₃O₂^- > F^- > Cl^- > H₂O
• D) F^- > C₂H₃O₂^- > H₂O > Cl^-
• E) none of these

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