Why Is HF in Water Considered a Weakly Acidic Solution

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is HF in water considered a weakly acidic solution, while HCl and HBr in water are considered strongly acidic solutions?

• A) HF does not dissolve in water.
• B) HF only partially dissociates into ions in water.
• C) HF has a weak conjugate base, .
• D) Both B and C are correct.

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