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Among the following acids which has the lowest `pK_(a)` value-

A

`CH_(3)COOH`

B

`HCOOH`

C

`(CH_(3))_(2)CH-COOH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`K_(a) prop (1)/(pK_(a))`, The value of `K_(a)` is highest for `HCOOH`
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