Which of the Following Acids Is Not Named Correctly

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids is not named correctly?

• A) H₂SO₃ (aq) = Sulfurous Acid
• B) HNO₂ (aq) = Nitrous Acid
• C) HCl (g) = Hydrogen Chloride
• D) H₃PO₃ (aq) = Phosphoric Acid
• E) HCN (aq) = Hydrocyanic Acid

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