Consider the K_a Values for the Following Acids: Cyanic Acid,HOCN,3

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the K_a values for the following acids: Cyanic acid,HOCN,3.5 × 10^-4
Formic acid,HCHO₂,1.7 × 10^-4
Lactic acid,HC₃H₅O₃,1.3 × 10^-4
Propionic acid,HC₃H₅O₂,1.3 × 10^-5
Benzoic acid,HC₇H₅O₂,6.3 × 10^-5
Which of the following is the strongest acid?

• A) Cyanic acid
• B) Propionic acid
• C) Bemzoic acid
• D) Formic acid
• E) Lactic acid

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Definitions:

Debt-Equity Ratio

The measure indicating the dual use of debt and equity in the economic structuring of a company’s assets.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The fraction of net income a firm pays to its shareholders in dividends, represented as a percentage.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after accounting for costs and expenses.

Retention Ratio

The fraction of net profit not disbursed as dividends, instead held within the company.