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Equilibrium: Acid strength MCQ

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Acid strengthMediumQuestion 24106

Question

Among acids with Ka values 10−210^{-2} and 10−510^{-5}, the stronger acid is the one with:

  1. A
    10−210^{-2}
    Correct
  2. B
    10−510^{-5}
  3. C
    Both same
  4. D
    Cannot compare

Correct answer

10−210^{-2}

Explanation

Larger Ka means greater ionisation.