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ChemistryGOCAcid BaseEasy2 minQB
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Predict the more acidic compound : HCl or HBr.

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Answer:
D
Solution:

The conjugate bases are Cl⁻ and Br⁻, atoms in the same column, so size decides : Br⁻ is larger and disperses the negative charge over a bigger volume, making it more stable. The more stable conjugate base means the stronger acid, so HBr is more acidic.

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