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Which of the following is a strong acid?

A) HF
B) KOH
C) HClO₄
D) HClO
E) HBrO

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Final answer:

HClO₄ is the strong acid out of the options provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates in water to produce hydrogen ions (H+). The options given are:

  • A) HF: This is a weak acid.
  • B) KOH: This is a strong base, not an acid.
  • C) HClO₄: This is a strong acid.
  • D) HClO: This is a weak acid.
  • E) HBrO: This is a weak acid.

Based on this information, the strong acid out of the options provided is C) HClO₄.

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