Why is SO2 more acidic than SeO2

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Because SO2 dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid
SO2 + H2O -> H2SO3.
whereas SeO2 less soluble in water forming selenic acid,
sulfurous acid is a stronger oxidiser than selenic acid
therefore SO2 more acidic than SeO2

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