The following picture represents the hydrated metal cation M1H2O26 n + , where n = 1, 2, or 3. (c) Which M1H2O26n + ion 1n = 1,2, or 32 is the strongest acid, and which has the strongest conjugate base?

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Hey everyone, we're asked to compare Hexham aqua vanadium three, Ion versus Hexham aqua vanadium to ion and were asked which is the stronger acid and which is the stronger conjugate base. As we can see right here. These two are metal aqua Liggins and as we've learned, the positive charge of the metal ion draws electron density from the water Liggins. So essentially a higher positive charge increases our acidity since that positive charge is pulling away from the water like Ganz. So comparing the two, our first one is Hexham aqua vanadium three, since it has a three plus charge. And this is going to be the stronger acid and that's because of that plus three charge. Now, in comparison to Hex a agua vanadium with a plus tier charge, this is going to be the stronger conjugate base since it is the weaker acid in comparison to Hex a aqua vanadium three. And these are going to be our final answers. Now, I hope that made sense. And let us know if you have any questions