Consider two acids: CH;CO,H (benzoic acid, pK, = 4.2) and CH,CO,H (acetic acid, pK,= 4.8). Which acid forms the stronger conjugate base? Select the single best answer. %3D benzoic acid acetic acid

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Consider two acids: CH;CO,H (benzoic acid, pK = 4.2) and CH,CO,H (acetic acid, pk, = 4.8). Which
acid forms the stronger conjugate base? Select the single best answer
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benzoic acid
acetic acid
Transcribed Image Text:Consider two acids: CH;CO,H (benzoic acid, pK = 4.2) and CH,CO,H (acetic acid, pk, = 4.8). Which acid forms the stronger conjugate base? Select the single best answer %3D benzoic acid acetic acid
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