AP Chemistry
8.6 Molecular Structure of Acids and Bases
A student compares four halogen-containing oxyacids that could be used in an antimicrobial rinse.
Which choice ranks the acids from greatest to least acid strength and gives the best justification?
| Acid | Structural formula |
|---|---|
| Chlorous acid, \(\text{HClO}_2\) | \(\text{H}-\text{O}-\text{Cl}=\text{O}\) |
| Bromous acid, \(\text{HBrO}_2\) | \(\text{H}-\text{O}-\text{Br}=\text{O}\) |
| Hypochlorous acid, \(\text{HClO}\) | \(\text{H}-\text{O}-\text{Cl}\) |
| Hypobromous acid, \(\text{HBrO}\) | \(\text{H}-\text{O}-\text{Br}\) |
Which choice ranks the acids from greatest to least acid strength and gives the best justification?
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