Which of the following oxyacids is the strongest acid? A) sulfuric acid (H2SO4) B) sulfurous acid (H2SO3) C) nitric acid (HNO3) D) phosphoric acid (H3PO4) E) phosphorous acid (H3PO3)
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Step 1:** Identify the central atom and its oxidation state for each oxyacid: - Sulfuric acid (H2SO4): Central atom is sulfur with oxidation state +6 - Sulfurous acid (H2SO3): Central atom is sulfur with oxidation state +4 - Nitric acid (HNO3): Central atom is Show more…
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