Which of the Following Acids Is the Weakest? the Acid

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids is the weakest? The acid is followed by its K_a value.

• A) HF, 3.5 × 10^-4
• B) HIO, 2.3 × 10^-11
• C) HNO₂, 4.6 × 10^-4
• D) H₅COOH, 6.5 × 10^-5
• E) HClO₂, 1.1 × 10^-2

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