Which of the Following Weak Acids Has the Strongest Conjugate

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following weak acids has the strongest conjugate base?

• A) acetic acid, K_a = 1.8 × 10^-5
• B) nitrous acid, K_a = 4.5 × 10^-4
• C) dihydrogen phosphate ion, K_a = 6.2 × 10^-8
• D) hydrocyanic acid, K_a = 4.0 × 10^-10
• E) benzoic acid, K_a = 6.3 × 10^-5

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