Which of the following acids is the strongest acid?             HNO2  Ka = 4.5x10-4              HClO   Ka = 3.5x10-8             HBrO  Ka = 2.5x10-9              HF       Ka = 7.2x10-4                                                             HCN   Ka = 6.2x10-10

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Section16.3: Equilibrium Constants For Acids And Bases
Problem 2RC: Which acid has the strongest conjugate base? (a) HNO2 (b) C6H5CO2H (c) HCN (d) HCl
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Which of the following acids is the strongest acid?

            HNO2  Ka = 4.5x10-4              HClO   Ka = 3.5x10-8

            HBrO  Ka = 2.5x10-9              HF       Ka = 7.2x10-4

                                                            HCN   Ka = 6.2x10-10 

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