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we know that HI is stronger than HBr or HCl
but how come H3PO4 is stronger than H3AsO4?
but how come H3PO4 is stronger than H3AsO4?
we know that HI is stronger than HBr or HCl
but how come H3PO4 is stronger than H3AsO4?
but Cl is more electronegative than I but HI is a stronger acid than HCl
from my ochem class i learned that i need to look at the conjugate base to determine the strength of acid. Whichever forms the weakest conjugate base is the strongest acid.
For elements in the same group, you compare their bone length. For example: HI is stronger than HCl because I is less electronegative than Cl; therefore its bond with H is longer and weaker.
For element in the same row, you look at their electronegative , the one has the highest electronegative is the strongest acid.
Also, you can look at their resonance and inductive effect