When Comparing Two Acids Which of the Following Is True

question 47

Multiple Choice

When comparing two acids which of the following is true?

• A) the stronger acid has the smaller K_a
• B) the stronger acid has the larger pK_a
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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