Which of the Compounds H₂C₂O_, Ca(OH)₂,NaOH,and HI Behave as Acids

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the compounds H₂C₂O_, Ca(OH) ₂,NaOH,and HI behave as acids when they are dissolved in water?

• A) Ca(OH)₂ and NaOH
• B) H₂C₂O₄ and HI
• C) only HI
• D) only NaOH

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