Hydrofluoric Acid Has a PK_a Value of 3

question 81

Multiple Choice

Hydrofluoric acid has a pK_a value of 3.14.What is the value of pK_b for fluoride ion?

• A) 1.4 × 10^-11
• B) 7.2 × 10^-4
• C) 3.14
• D) 10.86
• E) 17.14

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