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Equilibria of Acids and Bases

Question 4 • Crowley Original Credit Chemistry B

Which is the strongest acid listed in the table?

Answer
A
acetic acid
B
benzoic acid
C
hydrofluoric acid
D
hypochlorous acid

Explanation

Acid strength increases as the acid’s pKa decreases (or its Ka increases). Hydrofluoric acid has a lower pKa than acetic acid, benzoic acid, and hypochlorous acid, so it is the strongest acid listed.

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