In the equation HI + H2O → H30 * + I-, HI is a strong acid and I is a

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Select one:

O a. strong acid.

O b. strong base.

O C. weak acid.

O d. weak base.

I⁻ acts a strong base.

Explanation:

HI + H₂O → H₃O⁺ + I⁻

HI acts as a strong acid, by means of donating a proton to the water there by forming hydronium ion (H₃O⁺), formed by the addition of H⁺ with H₂O. I⁻ accepts H⁺ ion, there by forming HI in the reverse reaction, so it is a strong base. Any substance which accepts H⁺ ion acts as a strong base. So in the above equation I⁻ is a strong base.