Which of the following increases the strength of a binary acid, HY?
A) decreasing the electron affinity of Y and decreasing the H-Y bond strength
B) increasing the electron affinity of Y and increasing the H-Y bond strength
C) increasing the electron affinity of Y and decreasing the H-Y bond strength
D) decreasing the electron affinity of Y and increasing the H-Y bond strength
E) none of the above

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The strength of a binary acid increases with higher electron affinity of Y, which stabilizes the conjugate base, and with a weaker H-Y bond, which makes it easier for the acid to donate a proton.

Which of the Following Increases the Strength of a Binary