Among three bases, X-X-, Y-Y-, and Z-Z-, the strongest one is Y-Y-, and the weakest one is Z-Z-. Rank their conjugate acids, HXHX, HYHY, and HZHZ, in order of decreasing strength.

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Lola Fitzpatrick

24 January, 00:46

Among three bases, X-X-, Y-Y-, and Z-Z-, the strongest one is Y-Y-, and the weakest one is Z-Z-. Rank their conjugate acids, HXHX, HYHY, and HZHZ, in order of decreasing strength.

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Londyn Coleman · Answer 1

Rank (in order of decreasing strength):

HZ

HX

HY

Step-by-step explanation:

The Stronger the base the weaker its conjugate acid.

The strongest base is Y-, then the weakest conjugate acid is HY.

The weakest base is Z-, then the strongest conjugate acid is HZ.

Between them is the pair composed by X - and HX