HOCl vs HOI
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Re: HOCl vs HOI
yes, because HOCl is more stable. Mainly because the O–H bond in HOI is stronger than the O–H bond in HOCl. Making HOCl more likely to donate a proton.
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Re: HOCl vs HOI
HOCl is a stronger acid than HOI because the Cl is far more electronegative than the I in their respective acids. The more electronegative a molecule is, the less electron density around the H, making it easier for the H to be donated to another molecule. The easier a H atom is donated from an acid, the stronger that acid is, so since HOCl is more electronegative, it can lose the H atom easier and is therefore a stronger acid than HOI.
Re: HOCl vs HOI
Cl is more electronegative than I. The O-H bond in HOI is stronger than the O-H bond in HOCl. As a result, HOI is a weaker acid.
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Re: HOCl vs HOI
Cl is more electronegative, making the electron density around the H atom less. Therefore, it can more easily be donated.
Re: HOCl vs HOI
HOCl is stronger because Cl is more electronegative, pulling the electrons close towards it. This weakens the O-H bond, making it easier to lose a proton(H+).
Re: HOCl vs HOI
Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons and Cl is more electronegative than I. The weaker the bond the more likely it will lose an H+. Also HOCL is more stable.
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Re: HOCl vs HOI
HOCl's anion is more stable because chlorine is more electronegative and is more stable (via delocalization) than HOI.
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Re: HOCl vs HOI
Cl is considerably more electronegative than I, so the O-H bond is stronger than the O-I bond. therefore it is a stronger acid.
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