All the Following Acids Have PK_as Smaller Than 2

question 100

Multiple Choice

All the following acids have pK_as smaller than 2.0 except

• A) HIO.
• B) HBrO₃.
• C) HClO₃.
• D) HIO₄.
• E) HClO₄.

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