Problem: Which of the following solutions is the most acidic?(a) 0.2 M LiOH(b) 0.2 M HI(c) 1.0 M methanol (CH3OH)
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We’re being asked to identify which of the solutions is the most acidic.
Strong acids are considered strong electrolytes. They completely dissociate into ions when dissolved in water.
• Strong binary acids – paired with a highly electronegative atom
Common strong binary acids are: HCl, HBr, and HI
• Strong oxyacids (or oxoacids) - have 2 or more oxygens than hydrogens
Common strong oxyacids are: HNO3, HClO3, HClO4, H2SO4
Exceptions to the rule are: Oxalic acid (H2C2O4) and Iodic acid (HIO3)
▪ both have 2 more O than H but are weak acids because carbon and iodine have low electronegativity
Problem Details
Which of the following solutions is the most acidic?
(a) 0.2 M LiOH
(b) 0.2 M HI
(c) 1.0 M methanol (CH3OH)
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