Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 652c: 48b

Answer

$HNO_3$

Work Step by Step

The difference here is the number of oxygen atoms. - Oxoacids with a greater number of oxygens are stronger acids. Since $HNO_3$ has more oxygen atoms than $HNO_2$, it is the stronger acid.
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