Question

Consider the Ka values for the following acids:
Cyanic acid, HOCN, 3.5 x 10-4
Formic acid, HCHO2, 1.7 x 10-4
Lactic acid, HC3H5O3, 1.3 x 10-4
Propionic acid, HC3H5O2, 1.3 x 10-
Benzoic acid, HC7H5O2, 6.3 x 10-5
Given initially equimolar soutions of each weak acid, which solution will have the highest hydronium ion concentration once equilibrium is established?
A) cyanic acid
B) benzoic acid
C) lactic acid
D) formic acid
E) propionic acid

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