Chapter 6, Problem 6C.3AST

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Stronger acid has to be predicted among ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{S}$ and $\text{HCl}$.

Concept Introduction:

Strength of acid can be predicted using the following points;

• Electronegativity of halogen if present in the oxoacid, the strength of oxoacid will be more.
• If more number of oxygen atoms is bonded to the central atom, then the acid will be stronger.
• If the oxidation state of the central atom is more, then the acid will be stronger.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Stronger acid has to be predicted among ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Stronger acid has to be predicted among ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{3}}$.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).