Which of the Following Produces the Strongest Conjugate Base

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following produces the strongest conjugate base?

• A) HF (pK_a = 3.45)
• B) HClO (pK_a = 7.53)
• C) HCOOH (pK_a = 3.75)
• D) CH₃COOH (pK_a = 4.75)
• E) HIO (pK_a = 10.64)

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