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The pK(a) for acid A is greater than pK(...

The `pK_(a)` for acid A is greater than `pK_(a)` for acid B, the strong acid is :-

A

B

B

A

C

Both Aand B

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
`pKa=-logKa" "&" "pKb=-logKb`
`uarrpKaKadarr` (Acidic strength)
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