Asked by Keagan
Using your knowledge of the molecular basis for acid strength, explain the following observations:
i) HClO4 is a stronger oxyacid than H2SeO4
ii) Nitrite (NO2-) is a stronger base than sulphite (SO32-)
i) HClO4 is a stronger oxyacid than H2SeO4
ii) Nitrite (NO2-) is a stronger base than sulphite (SO32-)
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Answered by
DrBob222
i. electronegativity Cl > Se
ii. more O atoms in the material means stronger acid. That makes [SO3]^2- a stronger acid making [NO2]^- a weaker acid (stronger base).
ii. more O atoms in the material means stronger acid. That makes [SO3]^2- a stronger acid making [NO2]^- a weaker acid (stronger base).
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