Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong acid in aqueous solution, yet the pKa of sulfuric acid is 7.6 in acetonitrile (CH3CN).

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Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong acid in aqueous solution, yet the pKa of sulfuric acid is 7.6 in acetonitrile (CH3CN). Explain how this can be in terms of the relevant equilibria and the properties of the two solvents.

 
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