Which of the following acids is the strongest? The acid is followed by its K_a value. A) HF, 3.5 × 10^-4 B) HBrO, 2.9 × 10^-⁹ C) HNO₂, 4.6 × 10^-4 D) HCOOH, 1.8 × 10^-⁴ E) HClO₂, 1.1 × 10^-2

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The strength of an acid is determined by its K_a value; the larger the K_a, the stronger the acid. HClO₂ has the largest K_a value of 1.1 × 10^-2, making it the strongest acid among the options.

Which of the Following Acids Is the Strongest? the Acid