(Q8) The Ka of formic acid is 1.8 x 10-4, the Ka of hydrofluoric acid is 6.4 x 10-4 and the K, of hypobromous acid is 2.8 x 10-9. Which of the following statements is true? O Hypobromous acid is a base The weakest conjugate base is fluoride O Hydrofluoric acid is a strong acid The weakest conjugate base is hypobromite O The weakest conjugate base is formate

(Q8) The Ka of formic acid is 1.8 x 10-4, the Ka of hydrofluoric acid is 6.4 x 10-4 and the K, of hypobromous acid is 2.8 x 10-9. Which of the following statements is true? O Hypobromous acid is a base The weakest conjugate base is fluoride O Hydrofluoric acid is a strong acid The weakest conjugate base is hypobromite O The weakest conjugate base is formate

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Chapter27: Amines

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