In which of the following are the compounds listed in order of decreasing acidity? A)CH₃CO₂H CH₃CH₂OH C₆H₅OH H₂O B)C₆H₅OH CH₃CO₂H H₂O CH₃CH₂OH C)CH₃CO₂H H₂O C₆H₅OH CH₃CH₂OH D)H₂O CH₃CO₂H C₆H₅OH CH₃CH₂OH E)None of these choices.

Question

In which of the following are the compounds listed in order of decreasing acidity? A)CH₃CO₂H > CH₃CH₂OH > C₆H₅OH > H₂O B)C₆H₅OH > CH₃CO₂H > H₂O > CH₃CH₂OH C)CH₃CO₂H > H₂O > C₆H₅OH > CH₃CH₂OH D)H₂O > CH₃CO₂H > C₆H₅OH > CH₃CH₂OH E)None of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compounds listed involve sulfuric acid (H2SO4), sulfurous acid (H2SO3), water (H2O), and an alcohol (ROH). The correct order of decreasing acidity among these compounds is not accurately represented in any of the given choices. Sulfuric acid is the most acidic, followed by sulfurous acid, then water, and finally alcohols are generally the least acidic among these options. None of the choices correctly reflect this order.

In Which of the Following Are the Compounds Listed in Order