Rank the following species in order of increasing acidity. Explain your reasons for ordering them as you do. HF NH3 H2SO4 CH3OH CH3COOH H3O+ H2O

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Chapter21: Benzene And The Concept Of Aromaticity
Section21.4: Phenols
Problem 21.6P: Arrange these compounds in order of increasing acidity: 2,4-dichlorophenol, phenol, cyclohexanol.
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Rank the following species in order of increasing acidity. Explain your reasons for ordering them as you do. HF NH3 H2SO4 CH3OH CH3COOH H3O+ H2O

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