Problem: Which one of the following is the weakest acid?a) HF (Ka = 6.8x10-4)b) Acetic acid (Ka = 1.8x10-5)c) HNO2 (Ka = 4.5x10-4)d) HClO (Ka = 3.0x10-8)e) HCN (Ka = 4.9x10-10)
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Which one of the following is the weakest acid?
a) HF (Ka = 6.8x10-4)
b) Acetic acid (Ka = 1.8x10-5)
c) HNO2 (Ka = 4.5x10-4)
d) HClO (Ka = 3.0x10-8)
e) HCN (Ka = 4.9x10-10)
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