Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Exercises - Page 771: 46

Answer

a. $ClO{_2}^-$ b. $H_2O$ c. $CN^-$

Work Step by Step

The stronger the acid, the weaker the conjugate base. Therefore, the base with the weaker conjugate acid will be the stronger one. - Determine the weaker conjugate acid. a. $HClO_2$ is weaker than $HClO_4$; b. $H_3O^+$ is weaker than $HCl$; c. $HCN$ is weaker than $HClO$
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