The acid anhydride that will produce weak acid in water is

Chemistry JAMB 2017

The acid anhydride that will produce weak acid in water is

  • SO3
  • NO2
  • SO2
  • CO2 checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

H2CO3 is an example of a weak acid while H2SO4 and HNO3 are examples of a strong acid.

CO2 combines with water to give a weak trioxocarbonate (IV) acid.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

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