Ionic EquilibriumHard
Question
pKa value of four acids are given below. The strongest acid is :
Options
A.4.0
B.3.5
C.2.5
D.2
Solution
Strength of acid ∝ Ka
or ∝
Hence acid with lostest pKa value (2.0) will be strongest.
or ∝

Hence acid with lostest pKa value (2.0) will be strongest.
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