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Which of the following compounds is least acidic?
HBr HCI NH3 ?? IV

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
e. V
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Answer #1

First least acidic compound is I butane

Second least acidic compound is ammonia NH3

Third least acidic compound is III ethanol

Fourth least acidic compound is HCl

Fifth least acidic compound HBr

Explanation

Butane is non polar gaseous compound therefore it is least acidic

Among ammonia and ethanol, Due to lesser electronegative effect ammonia is least acidic than ethanol,

HCl is highly acidic but least acidic than HBr, Due to bulkiness of bromine proton is easily liberated from HBr more easily than HCl.

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