Which of the Following Acids Is the Strongest Acid

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids is the strongest acid?

• A) acetic acid, Ka = 1.8 × 10^-5
• B) nitrous acid, Ka = 4.5 × 10^-4
• C) hydrogen peroxide, Ka = 2.4 × 10^-12
• D) hypochlorous acid, Ka = 3.5 × 10^-8

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