AP EAMCET2011ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
The p K_a values of four carboxylic acids are 4.76,4.19,0.23 and 3.41 respectively. The p K_a value of strongest carboxylic acid among them is
Options
- A4.19
- B3.41
- C0.23
- D4.76
Correct answer
C. 0.23
Step-by-step solution
A stronger acid will have higher K_a value but smaller p K_a value while a weaker acid will have smaller K_a value but higher p K_a value. Hence among the given carboxylic acid the p K_a value of strongest acid is 0.23 .