Which Statement About Nitrous Acid and Nitric Acid Is Correct

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about nitrous acid and nitric acid is correct?

• A) They are both weak acids.
• B) They are both strong acids.
• C) They both have one ionizable proton.
• D) Nitrous acid has the formula HNO₃.
• E) Nitric acid has the formula HNO₂.

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