Choose acids that are showing leveling effect:i) HClO4 ii)HI iii) HCI iv) HF

Correct answer: D. i, ii, & iii

  • A. i & iv
  • B. i, iii, & iv
  • C. iii & iv
  • D. i, ii, & iii

Explanation

Leveling effect or solvent leveling refers to the effect of solvent on the properties of acids and bases. The strength of a strong acid is limited ("leveled") by the basicity of the solvent. Similarly the strength of a strong base is leveled by the acidity of the solvent Thus H2O is a differentiating solvent for HI HCl HClO4.HF is a weak acid so it doesn't show levelling effect.

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