The Two Salts AgX and AgY Have Very Similar Solubilities

question 38

Multiple Choice

The two salts AgX and AgY have very similar solubilities in water. The salt AgX is much more soluble in acid than is AgY. What can be said about the relative strengths of the acids HX and HY?

• A) HY is stronger than HX.
• B) Nothing can be said about their relative strengths.
• C) HX is stronger than HY.
• D) The acids have equal strengths.

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