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Equilibria of Acids and Bases

Question 6 • Crowley Original Credit Chemistry B

Which acid(s) is weaker than benzoic acid?

Answer
A
acetic acid and hypochlorous acid
B
hydrofluoric acid only
C
hypochlorous acid only
D
hydrofluoric acid and hypochlorous acid

Explanation

A higher pKa means a weaker acid. Benzoic acid has a pKa of about 4.2; acetic acid is about 4.8 and hypochlorous acid is about 7.5, so both are weaker than benzoic acid. Hydrofluoric acid has a pKa of about 3.2, making it stronger, not weaker.

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