Which acid is the strongest? formic acid, HCOOH, Ką = 1.8×10-4

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Which acid is the strongest?
formic acid, HCOOH, Ką = 1.8×10-4
hydrofluoric acid, HF, pKa = 3.45
oxalic acid, (COOH)2, pka = 1.23
propanoic acid, C2H5COOH, Ka = 1.4×10-5
Transcribed Image Text:Question 37 Which acid is the strongest? formic acid, HCOOH, Ką = 1.8×10-4 hydrofluoric acid, HF, pKa = 3.45 oxalic acid, (COOH)2, pka = 1.23 propanoic acid, C2H5COOH, Ka = 1.4×10-5
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