The Salt BX, When Dissolved in Water, Produces an Acidic

question 6

Multiple Choice

The salt BX, when dissolved in water, produces an acidic solution. Which of the following could be true?

• A) HX is a weak acid.
• B) The cation B⁺ is a weak acid.
• C) HX is a strong acid.
• D) All of these could be true.
• E) Both HX and the cation B⁺ are weak acids.

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