[VISUAL] The Lewis electron-dot diagrams of the HClO3 molecule and the HClO2 molecule are shown abov — Acids and Bases Chemistry Question
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The Lewis electron-dot diagrams of the HClO3 molecule and the HClO2 molecule are shown above at the left and right, respectively. Which of the following statements identifies the stronger acid and correctly identifies a factor that contributes to its being the stronger acid?
A.
HClO3(aq) is the stronger acid because its molecules experience stronger London dispersion forces.
B.✓ Correct
HClO3(aq) is the stronger acid because the additional electronegative oxygen atom on the chlorine atom stabilizes the conjugate base.
C.
HClO2(aq) is the stronger acid because its molecules experience weaker London dispersion forces.
D.
HClO2(aq) is the stronger acid because the lone pairs of electrons on the chlorine atom stabilize the conjugate base.
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