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Aqueous solutions of phosphoric acid and sodium nitrite are combined, and the following equilibrium is established. H3PO4(aq) + NO2-(aq) <----> H2PO4-(aq) + HNO2(aq) The equilibrium constant Kc for this reaction is greater than one. Based on this information, which of the following statements is correct?

A) Phosphoric acid is a weaker acid than nitrous acid.

B) Nitrous acid is a weaker acid than water.

C) The nitrite anion is a weaker base than the dihydrogen phosphate anion.

D) The dihydrogen phosphate anion is a stronger acid than nitrous acid.

E) Phosphoric acid is a stronger acid than nitrous acid.

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