Identify the strongest acid. A) H₂O B) H₂S C) H₂Se D) H₂Te E) Not enough information is available.

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Among the given options, the strongest acid is the one that can dissociate the most easily, meaning the bond between the H+ ion and the rest of the molecule is weakest. This is determined by looking at the electronegativities of the atoms in the molecule, with higher electronegativity indicating stronger bonds. Te (Tellurium) has the lowest electronegativity among the options, making the H-Te bond the weakest and thus the easiest to break, making option D the strongest acid.

Identify the Strongest Acid