Problem: Which of the following is the stronger Brønsted-Lowry acid, HBrO or HBr?

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We’re being asked to determine which is a stronger Bronsted-Lowry acid between HBrO or HBr


Let’s define a Bronsted Lowry-Base and Bronsted-Lowry acid first.

Bronsted-Lowry acid → proton (H+) donor

Bronsted-Lowry base → proton (H+) acceptor

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Which of the following is the stronger Brønsted-Lowry acid, HBrO or HBr?

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