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Write down the reactions that take place when the weak strong acids—HF, HNO2, HCN, CH3COOH, and H3PO4—are dissolved in water. For each reaction, label the acid, base, conjugate acid, and conjugate base.
HF(aq) + H2O(l) <---> H3O+(aq) + F-(aq)
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) <---> H3O+(aq) +NO2-(aq)
HCN(aq) + H2O(l) <---> H3O+(aq) + CN-(aq)
CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) <---> H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq)
The triprotic acid:
H3PO4(aq) + H2O(l) <--> H3O+(aq) + H2PO4-(aq)
H2PO4-(aq) + H2O(l) <--> H3O+(aq) + HPO4-2(aq)
HPO4-2(aq) + H2O(l) <--> H3O+(aq) + PO4-3(aq)
Overall
H3PO4(aq) + H2O(l) <--> 3H3O+(aq) + PO4-3(aq)