Of the Following, Which Is the Weakest Acid

question 47

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which is the weakest acid?

• A)HIO
• B)HIO₄
• C)HIO₂
• D)HIO₃
• E)The acid strength of all of the above is the same.

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