Catalysts are used in the oil industry to increase octane ratings in gasoline. Octane ratings tell how much fuel has to be compressed to promote better fuel ignition in some cars. Which of the following catalytic effects would be most beneficial for the oil industry? Higher temperatures and pressures can be used.
Lower temperatures and pressures can be used.
Less product can be formed from a given amount of material.
More product can be formed from a given amount of material.

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.