Which statement is TRUE for the leveling effect?
I Acids stronger than water react with water to form hydronium.
II Hydronium is the strongest acid in water.
III In water,strong acids have the same strength.
IV The differences in the strength of strong acids are observed in nonaqueous solvents such as acetic acid.
A)I,III,and IV
B)II and IV
C)II and III
D)II,III,and IV
E)I and III

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The leveling effect explains that in water, strong acids all donate protons to form hydronium ions, making hydronium the strongest acid that can exist in aqueous solution. This means that the strength differences among strong acids are not observable in water but can be seen in nonaqueous solvents.

Which Statement Is TRUE for the Leveling Effect