Questions 26-28 refer to the following information. The structure of haloacetic acids, XCH2COOH (whe — Acids and Bases Chemistry Question
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Questions 26-28 refer to the following information.
The structure of haloacetic acids, XCH2COOH (where X is either F, Cl, Br, or I ), is shown below.
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A student compares the percent ionization of chloroacetic acid and fluoroacetic acid in 0.10 M aqueous solutions. Which of the following correctly compares the percent ionization of the two acids?
A.
The percent ionization of chloroacetic acid is greater than that of fluoroacetic acid.
B.✓ Correct
The percent ionization of chloroacetic acid is less than that of fluoroacetic acid.
C.
The percent ionizations cannot be compared without knowing the concentrations of the two acids.
D.
The percent ionizations cannot be compared without knowing the pH of the solution.
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