NEETChemistryIonic Equilibrium
How does increasing electronegativity of atom A in the same row of the periodic table affect acid strength?
Options
- AIt decreases acid strength.
- BIt has no effect on acid strength.
- CIt increases acid strength.
- DIt changes the color of the acid solution.
Correct answer
C. It increases acid strength.
Step-by-step solution
Increasing electronegativity of atom A in the same row of the periodic table increases the polarity of the H-A bond and, in turn, increases the acid strength.