Which of the following, in aqueous solution, is most likely to behave as a weak acid? A) HCl B) HCN C) NaCl D) NaCN E) NH₃

Name: Which of the following, in aqueous solution, is most likely to behave as a weak acid? A) HCl B) HCN C) NaCl D) NaCN E) NH 3
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HCl is a strong acid, NaCl is a salt and does not act as an acid. NaCN and E (a random string of characters) are both salts, so they will not act as acids either. HCN is a weak acid and will donate a proton to water to a limited extent.

Which of the Following, in Aqueous Solution, Is Most Likely