Question

In each row, checkbox under the compound that can reasonably be expected to be more acidic in aqueous solution, e.g have the larger
Ka
H₂ SO₃ H₃ SO ₄
H₃ PO₄ H₃ PO₃
HCH₃ SO₂ HCH₃CO₂

Answer 1

Explanation:

H2SO3 is more acid than H2TeO3. Since S is more electronegative than Te is. In H2SO3, thus, dissociation of H+ would be smoother.

So, H2SO3's got high Ka.

HCH3SO2 is more acid than HCH3CO2. Since S is more electronegative than C. So, HCH3SO2 is a high Ka.

HClO2 is more acid than HClO. Since in HClO2, after the donation of H+ ion, the negative charge is set by two oxygen atoms, while in HClO, only one oxygen atom stabilizes the negative charge.

So, HClO2 is a high Ka