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the dissociation constants of formic acid and acetic acid are 2.14. ×10-4 and 1.81×10-³ respectively. find the relative strength of the acids​

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acetic acid is 4.8 and formic acid is 3.8

Step-by-step explanation:

The strength of an acid can be determined by pKa value. pKa of acetic acid is 4.8 while that of formic acid is 3.8. If the pKa value is more, then weaker the acid.

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