If acidic strength of X(OH) > Y(OH), ‘X’ and ‘Y’ both belong to same group. Select the correct statement about ‘X' and 'Y’
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a
Electronegativity of ‘Y’ must be greater than ‘X’
b
Atomic size of ‘X’ must be greater than ‘Y’
c
O–H bond will be easily broken in case of hydroxide of ‘X’
d
Non metallic character in ‘X’ is less than in ‘Y’
answer is C.
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Acidic strength of X(OH)>Y(OH)Non metal hydroxides are more acidic than metal hydroxides.Electronegativity of X >YBoth X and Y are in the same group Y must be below XO-H bond is more easily broken in X-OH