NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryIonic EquilibriumPractice
Equimolar solutions of HF, HCOOH and HCN at 298 K have the values of K a as 6.8 × 1 0 - 4 , 1.8 × 1 0 - 4 and 4.8 × 1 0 - 9 respectively. What will be the order of their acidic strength?
Options
- AHF > HCN > HCOOH
- BHF > HCOOH > HCN
- CHCN > HF > HCOOH
- DHCOOH > HCN > HF
Correct answer
B. HF > HCOOH > HCN
Step-by-step solution
Solution which has higher Ka value will have more acidic strength . So, K a H F 6.8 × 1 0 - 4 > H C O O H 1.8 × 1 0 - 4 > H C N 4.8 × 1 0 - 9