Engineering
Chemistry
Application of Electronegativity
Question

Which of the following hydrated metal cation has maximum acidity?

Cr+3

Sc+3

Fe+3

Al+3

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Solution

In general, metal ions with higher positive charge density are stronger acids

Fe+3     —→ 6.7 × 10–3         

Cr+3     —→ 1.6 × 10–4

Al+3     —→   1.1 × 10–5

Sc+3    —→ 1.1 × 10–5