Given the Following K_a Values, Which Anion Is the Strongest

question 80

Multiple Choice

Given the following K_a values, which anion is the strongest base?

• A)F^-
• B)HCOO^-
• C)CN^-
• D)NO₂^-
• E)CH₃COO^-

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