Which of the Following 0

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following 0.10 M aqueous solutions gives the lowest pH?

• A) CCl₃COOH (pK_a = 0.52)
• B) Because all are acids, the pH is the same for all solutions.
• C) HF (pK_a = 3.45)
• D) CH₃COOH (pK_a = 4.75)
• E) H₃PO₄ (pK_a1 = 2.12)

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