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Place the following molecules in order from weakest(1) to strongest (4) acid: H2O, H2SO4, H2Se, CH4....

Place the following molecules in order from weakest(1) to strongest (4) acid: H2O, H2SO4, H2Se, CH4. Please explain what method you use to determine this. Thanks!

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CH4(Weakest)<H2O<H2Se<H2SO4 (Strongest)

According to pKa values the acidc strength was determined here.

the pKa of CH4=51, H2O=15.7, H2Se=11 and H2SO4=-10

So more pKa value less acidic.

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