Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A) H₃PO₄ is a stronger acid than H₂PO₄−. B) HClO₃ is a stronger acid than HClO₂. C) HNO₃ is a stronger acid than HNO₂. D) [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺ is a stronger acid than [Fe(H₂O)₆]³⁺. E) HOCl is stronger acid than HOBr.

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[Fe(H₂O)₆]³⁺ is a stronger acid than [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺ because the higher positive charge on the iron ion increases the acidity by polarizing the O-H bonds in the water ligands more effectively.

Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT