Arrange the acids HOBr, HBrO₃, and HBrO₂ in order of increasing acid strength. A) HOBr

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Arrange the acids HOBr, HBrO₃, and HBrO₂ in order of increasing acid strength. A) HOBr < HBrO₃ < HBrO₂ B) HOBr < HBrO₂ < HBrO₃ C) HBrO₂ < HOBr < HBrO₃ D) HBrO₃ < HOBr < HBrO₂ E) HBrO₃ < HBrO₂ < HOBr

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Acid strength increases with the number of oxygen atoms because they increase the molecule's ability to stabilize the negative charge in its conjugate base. HBrO (hypobromous acid) has the least, followed by HBrO2 (bromous acid), and HBrO3 (bromic acid) has the most, making them increase in strength in that order.

Arrange the Acids HOBr, HBrO3, and HBrO2 in Order of Increasing

Arrange the Acids HOBr, HBrO₃, and HBrO₂ in Order of Increasing