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

A

Acid B

B

Acid A

C

Both A and B

D

Neither A nor B

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To determine which acid is stronger based on the given pKa values, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Relationship Between pKa and Ka**: - The dissociation constant (Ka) of an acid is a measure of its strength. A higher Ka value indicates a stronger acid because it means the acid dissociates more in solution. - The pKa is defined as the negative logarithm of Ka: \[ pKa = -\log(Ka) \] - Therefore, there is an inverse relationship between pKa and acid strength: a lower pKa value corresponds to a stronger acid. 2. **Analyze the Given Information**: - The problem states that the pKa of acid A is greater than the pKa of acid B: \[ pKa_A > pKa_B \] 3. **Interpret the pKa Values**: - Since pKa_A is greater than pKa_B, it implies that: \[ Ka_A < Ka_B \] - This means that acid A has a lower dissociation constant than acid B. 4. **Determine the Stronger Acid**: - Since acid B has a higher Ka value (and thus a lower pKa value), it is the stronger acid compared to acid A. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the stronger acid between acid A and acid B is acid B. ### Final Answer: The strong acid is **acid B**. ---
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