Interpretation : The acids in order of increasing strength are to be ranked.
Concept Introduction : Acids are substances that contain hydrogen and ionize to produce hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 12STP
The acids in order of increasing strength from C, A, and B where B is the strongest while C is the weakest.
Explanation of Solution
The strength of the acid is detected by the number of conjugate bases in images A, B and C.
Calculate the number of conjugate bases present in each image (the dissociated acid) and compare it to the undissociated acid to calculate the acid strength.
As a result of the acid being completely dissociated, B is the strongest.
A has a dissociative state of about 50%. C has a dissociation of about 10%.
So, the order of increasing strength is from C, A, and B.
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