Chapter 14, Problem 48QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among $H_{2}C{O}_{3}and{H}_{2}S{O}_4$ has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Two relationships between acids can be used to determine the strength of acids.

• If the central atoms are the same, then the acid with more oxygen atoms is stronger.
• If the numbers of oxygen atoms are the same, then the acid with the more electronegative central atom is stronger.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among $HN{O}_{3}andHN{O}_2$ has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among $HCl{O}_{4}and{H}_{2}S{O}_4$ has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among $HCl{O}_{3}and{H}_{3}P{O}_4$ has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among $H_{2}S{O}_{4}and{H}_{2}S{O}_3$ has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).