When the reaction xc + yo2 zco is balanced, what should the coefficients be? (hint: x, y, and z represent the coefficients.) a. x = 1, y = 1, z = 2 b. x = 2, y = 1, z = 2 c. x = 2, y = 1, z = 1 d. x = 4, y = 1, z = 1

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.