If a mixture of H₂S₂O₇ and H₂SO₄ contains HS₂O₇^- and H₃SO₄⁺, what can be concluded about relative strengths of these two acids: A) H₂SO₄ is a stronger acid than H₂S₂O₇ B) H₂SO₄ is a weaker acid than H₂S₂O₇ C) H₂S₂O₇ is more basic than H₂SO₄

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The presence of HS₂O₇^- and H₃SO₄⁺ indicates that the first acid donates a proton (H+) to form a negative ion (^-), while the second acid gains a proton to form a positive ion (⁺). This suggests that the first acid is stronger because it donates a proton more readily, making the second acid weaker in comparison.

If a Mixture of H2S2O7 and H2SO4 Contains HS2O7- and H3SO4+

If a Mixture of H₂S₂O₇ and H₂SO₄ Contains HS₂O₇^- and H₃SO₄⁺