What is the primary factor that determines the acidity of a compound?

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What is the primary factor that determines the acidity of a compound?
  1. Electronegativity
  2. Molecular weight
  3. Atomic radius
  4. Bond length

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Q: What is the primary factor that determines the acidity of a compound?
Solution: Electronegativity is the primary factor; higher electronegativity of the atom bonded to hydrogen increases acidity.
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