Chapter 16, Problem 92E

(a)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “Acid strength in a series $\text{H}-\text{A}$ molecule increases with increasing size of $\text{A}$ .”

(b)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “ for acids of the same general structure, but differing electronegativities of the central atom, acid strength increases with increasing electronegativity of the central atom.”

(c)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “the strongest acid known is $\text{HF}$ because fluorine is the most electronegative element.”