Practice question
Question
Which acid has the highest acid dissociation constant (Ka)?
Explanation
HCl is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of Acid, Base, pH, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of HCl directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, CH₃COOH, H₂CO₃, and HCN do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.