Which of the following solutions at equimolar solution would give the LOWEST #pH#?
#(a)# #"acetonitrile;"#
#(b)# #"calcium hydroxide;"#
#(c)# #"potasium hydroxide;"#
#(d)# #"hydroiodic acid;"#
#(e)# #"ammonia."#
1 Answer
Explanation:
Hydrogen iodide is definitely the strongest acid in aqueous solution, and thus will give the lowest
Hydrocyanic acid is a fairly weak Bronsted acid, but still the
Next cab off the rank is ammonia, which is a weak base in aqueous solution: