Q.

Each of the following reactions is displayed to the right

 HCN+OHH2O+CNH3PO4+CNHCN+H2PO4

Which of the following orders regarding acid strength is correct?

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a

H3PO4>H2O>HCN

b

H3PO4>HCN>H2O

c

H2O>H3PO4>HCN

d

H2O>HCN>H3PO4

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Since the reactions are replaced to the right we will have HCN>H2O and H3PO4>HCN 

Hence H3PO4>HCN>H2O

The molecules' hydrogen atoms give an acid its distinctive properties. Hydrogen atoms in strong acids are loosely bonded, which makes it simple for the molecules to dissociate in solution. The amount of these hydrogen atoms that split apart to generate hydrogen ions affects how potent an acid is.

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