HA and HB are both weak acids in water,and HA is a stronger acid than HB.Which of the following statements is correct? A)A^- is a stronger base than B^-,which is a stronger base than H₂O,which is a stronger base than Cl^-. B)B^- is a stronger base than A^-,which is a stronger base than H₂O,which is a stronger base than Cl^-. C)B^- is a stronger base than A^-,which is a stronger base than Cl^-,which is a stronger base than H₂O. D)Cl^- is a stronger base than A^-,which is a stronger base than B^-,which is a stronger base than H₂O. E)None of these (A-D)is correct.

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Since HA is stronger than HB, it will donate a proton more easily, meaning its conjugate base (A^-) will be weaker. On the other hand, the conjugate base of HB (B^-) will be stronger. H₂O and Cl^- are not related to the given information about acids (HA and HB), so their strengths cannot be determined based on this information. Thus, the correct order of base strengths would be: B^- > A^- > H₂O > Cl^-

HA and HB Are Both Weak Acids in Water,and HA