Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Equilibria

Equilibria — practice question

Methanoic acid, $\text{HCO}_2\text{H}$, and hydrocyanic acid, $\text{HCN}$, are both able to act as acids. A solution of methanoic acid has a smaller pH than a hydrocyanic acid solution with the same concentration. Which statements account for this?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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