Could you explain the order of acidity with these molecules, I think it goes 2,3,1 but I'm not sure. I just wanted to really understand why. thanks! OH COOH NO₂ COOH CH₂NO₂ COOH

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Problem 45E: Use Table 13-2 to order the following from the strongest to the weakest acid. HClO2,H2O,NH4+,HClO4
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Could you explain the order of acidity with
these molecules, I think it goes 2,3,1 but I'm not
sure. I just wanted to really understand why.
thanks!
OH
COOH
NO₂
COOH
CH₂NO2
COOH
Transcribed Image Text:Could you explain the order of acidity with these molecules, I think it goes 2,3,1 but I'm not sure. I just wanted to really understand why. thanks! OH COOH NO₂ COOH CH₂NO2 COOH
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