Which of the Following Produces the Strongest Conjugate Base

question 50

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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