Given the Following List of K_a Values, Determine Which Weak

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Multiple Choice

Given the following list of K_a values, determine which weak acid solution would have the lowest pH value at equilibrium assuming all acids have the same initial concentration. ​

• A) HIO₃
• B) H₂C₆H₆O₆
• C) H₂O₂
• D) H₃AsO₄

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