Which one of the following is the strongest acid given their respective $pK_a$ values? a. HC $pK_a = 6.9$ b. HE $pK_a = 11.2$ c. HB $pK_a = 3.6$ d. HA $pK_a = 2.3$ e. HD $pK_a = 8.6$
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So, we need to find the acid with the lowest pK value. Comparing the given pK values: a. HCpK = 6.9 b. HEpK = 11.2 c. HBpK = 3.5 d. HApKa = 2.3 e. HDpK = 8.6 The acid with the lowest pK value is HApKa = 2.3. Show more…
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