Which of the Following Acids Is the Weakest? the Acid

question 4

Multiple Choice

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

• A)HC₂H₃O₂,1.8 × 10^-5
• B)HIO,2.3 × 10^-11
• C)HBrO,2.3 × 10^-9
• D)HClO,2.9 × 10^-8
• E)C₆H₅CO₂H,6.3 × 10^-5

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