MCQ
Given the following $K_a$ values, determine which species is the strongest base,

 $HSO_4^- = 1.2 \times 10^{- 2} ,H_2PO_4^- = 6.3 \times 10^{-8} ,$$HCO_3^- = 4.7 \times 10^{-11}$

  • $CO_3^{2-}$
  • B
    $H_2SO_4$
  • C
    $SO_4^{2-}$
  • D
    $HPO_4^{2-}$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$CO_3^{2-}$
a
Weakest acid has strongest conjugate base and vice versa

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