Which acid is the weakest? (A) HCN (K, = 4.9×10-10) (B) HOCI (K, = 3.5×10-*) (C) HNO; (K, = 4.5×104) (D) CH;COOH (K, = 1.8×10-³)

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Which acid is the weakest?
(A) HCN (K, = 4.9×10-10)
(B) HOCI (K, = 3.5×10 8)
(C) HNO2 (K, = 4.5×104)
(D) CH;COOH (K, = 1.8×10-5)
Transcribed Image Text:Which acid is the weakest? (A) HCN (K, = 4.9×10-10) (B) HOCI (K, = 3.5×10 8) (C) HNO2 (K, = 4.5×104) (D) CH;COOH (K, = 1.8×10-5)
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