Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 716: 16.11b

Answer

The acidity of each molecule will increase as the electronegativity of the atom X increases.

Work Step by Step

The more electronegative X is, the more it pulls electrons towards itself. If X is more electronegative, then there will be less electrons around the H atom, making it easier to lose H+ in solution. The easier it is to lose H+, the more acidic it is.
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