Given the Following Information, Which of These Acids Is the Weakest

question 135

Multiple Choice

Given the following information, which of these acids is the weakest? K_a of boric acid is 7.3 × 10⁻¹⁰.
PK_a of acetic acid is 4.75.
K_a of lactic acid is 8.4 × 10⁻⁴.
PK_a of phenol is 9.89.

• A) acetic acid
• B) formic acid
• C) lactic acid
• D) phenol

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Definitions:

Anconeus

A small muscle located at the elbow that assists in extending the arm and stabilizing the elbow joint.

Coracobrachialis

A muscle in the upper arm that assists in flexing and adducting the arm at the shoulder joint.

Levator Scapulae

A muscle in the shoulder region that functions to elevate the scapula (shoulder blade).

Serratus Anterior

The serratus anterior is a muscle on the side of the chest that helps in the upward movement of the arm and plays a crucial role in the movement of the scapula.