Given equal concentrations of the following acids,which exhibits the greatest amount of ionization in water?
A)acetic acid
B)sulfurous acid
C)citric acid
D)perchloric acid
E)hypochlorous acid

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Perchloric acid is a strong acid and therefore dissociates completely in water, producing H+ ions and anions. The other acids listed are weaker acids and do not dissociate completely in water, producing fewer H+ ions.

Given Equal Concentrations of the Following Acids,which Exhibits the Greatest