Consider the Ka values for the following acids: Cyanic acid, HOCN, 3.5 × 10–4

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Consider the Ka values for the following acids:

Cyanic acid, HOCN, 3.5 × 10–4
Formic acid, HCHO2, 1.7 × 10–4
Lactic acid, HC3H5O3, 1.3 × 10–4
Propionic acid, HC3H5O2, 1.3 × 10–5
Benzoic acid, HC7H5O2, 6.3 × 10–5

Which has the strongest conjugate base?

HC3H5O2
HC3H5O3
HC7H5O2
HCHO2
HOCN
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