As a result of the "leveling effect," the strongest acid that can exist in appreciable concentration in aqueous solution is ____. A) H₂SO₄ B) HCl C) H₃O⁺ D) HNO₃ E) All of these

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The leveling effect in water means that any strong acid will donate a proton to water, forming H₃O⁺. Thus, H₃O⁺ is the strongest acid that can exist in significant concentration in aqueous solution.

As a Result of the "Leveling Effect," the Strongest Acid