The heats of neutralization of four acids A,B,C,D are -137,-9.4,-11.2 and -12.4 kcal respectively when they are neutralized by a common base. The acidic character obeys the order:
A
A>B>C>D
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B
A>D>C>B
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C
D>B>C>A
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D
D>C>B>A
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Solution
The correct option is BA>D>C>B Highest energy is released in case of strong acid. In case of weak acid, some energy is utilized to ionization[dissociation]. Hence less energy is released in case of weak acid.