Question

Choose the stronger acid in each pair: i) HBrO���, HBrO ii) HClO���, HIO���?

1) HBrO���, HBrO
2) HClO���, HIO���
3) HBrO���, HClO���
4) HBrO, HIO���

Answer 1

HBrO is the stronger acid in the first pair and HClO is the stronger acid in the second pair.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the first pair, HBrO is the stronger acid because Br is less electronegative than Cl. In the second pair, HClO is the stronger acid because Cl is more electronegative than I.