Consider the K_a Values for the Following Acids:
Cyanic Acid,HOCN,3 $\times$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the K_a values for the following acids:
Cyanic acid,HOCN,3.5 $\times$ 10^-4
Formic acid,HCHO₂,1.7 $\times$ 10^-4
Lactic acid,HC₃H₅O₃,1.3 $\times$ 10^-4
Propionic acid,HC₃H₅O₂,1.3 $\times$ 10^-5
Benzoic acid,HC₇H₅O₂,6.3 $\times$ 10^-5
Which has the strongest conjugate base?

• A) HOCN
• B) HCHO₂
• C) HC₃H₅O₃
• D) HC₃H₅O₂
• E) HC₇H₅O₂

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