Rank the following compounds in order of decreasing acidity, putting the most acidic first. $$\begin{array} { c c c c }
\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 } & \mathrm { NH } _ { 3 } & \text { HF } & \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \
\text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } & \text { IV }
\end{array}$$

Question

Rank the following compounds in order of decreasing acidity, putting the most acidic first. $$\begin{array} { c c c c } 
\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 } & \mathrm { NH } _ { 3 } & \text { HF } & \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \
\text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } & \text { IV }
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

HF is the most acidic due to the high electronegativity of fluorine, followed by water, ammonia, and methane, which is the least acidic.

Rank the Following Compounds in Order of Decreasing Acidity, Putting