Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2017

The acid anhydride that will produce weak acid in water is

A
SO3
B
NO2
C
SO2
D
CO2
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Correct Option: D

H2CO3 is an example of a weak acid while H2SO4 and HNO3 are examples of a strong acid.

CO2 combines with water to give a weak trioxocarbonate (IV) acid.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

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