identify-the-following-statements-as-correct-or-incorrect-in-case-of-a-statement

Question

Identify the following statements as correct or incorrect. In case a statement is incorrect, correct the statement.

A) HCl is a stronger acid than HBr because of the higher electronegativity of the chlorine atom.

B) The strength of binary acids increases from top to down in a group.

C) The strength of oxyacids decreases with the number of oxygen atoms around the central atom.

Accepted Answer

A) Incorrect; HBr is a stronger acid than HCl because HBr has a weaker hydrogen-halogen bond.

B) Correct

C) Incorrect; The strength of oxyacids increases with the number of oxygen atoms around the central atom.

Answer

A) Correct

B) Correct

C) Incorrect: The strength of oxyacids increases with the number of oxygen atoms around the central atom.

Answer

A) Incorrect; HBr is a stronger acid than HCl because HBr has a stronger hydrogen-halogen bond.

B) Correct

C) Correct