3. Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing acidity, least to highest cyclohexane, 2-hexyne, cyclohexanol, water, 2-hexene, hexane

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### Question 3: Acidic Strength Comparison

**Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing acidity, from least to highest:**

- **cyclohexane**
- **2-hexyne**
- **cyclohexanol**
- **water**
- **2-hexene**
- **hexane**

### Explanation
In this question, you are asked to arrange the given chemical compounds based on their acidic strength, starting with the least acidic and ending with the most acidic. Each compound has varying degrees of acidity due to differences in structure and functional groups.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 3: Acidic Strength Comparison **Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing acidity, from least to highest:** - **cyclohexane** - **2-hexyne** - **cyclohexanol** - **water** - **2-hexene** - **hexane** ### Explanation In this question, you are asked to arrange the given chemical compounds based on their acidic strength, starting with the least acidic and ending with the most acidic. Each compound has varying degrees of acidity due to differences in structure and functional groups.
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