Four species are listed below. (i)HCO−3 (ii)H3O+ (iii)HSO−4 (iv)HSO3F
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of their acid strength?
A
(iii)<(i)<(iv)<(ii)
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B
(iv)<(ii)<(iii)<(i)
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C
(ii)<(iii)<(i)<(iv)
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D
(i)<(iii)<(ii)<(iv)
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Solution
The correct option is D(i)<(iii)<(ii)<(iv) The order of acidic strength is HCO−3<HSO−4<H3O+<HSO3F HSO3F is super acid and it is the most acidic among them. H3O+ is more acidic than anions because anions (HCO−3,HSO−4) do not release H+ ion easily. HSO−4 is more acidic than HCO−3 because sulphur is more electronegative than carbon.