Question

Of the following acids, which one would dissociate to the greatest extent (in water)?

A) HCN, Ka= 6.2 * 10^(-10)
B) HNCO, Ka = 3.3 * 10^(-4)
C) HClO, Ka = 2.9 * 10^(-8)
D) HBrO, Ka = 2.2* 10^(-9)

Answer 1

HClO has the highest Ka value and would dissociate to the greatest extent in water.

Step-by-step explanation:

The acid that would dissociate to the greatest extent in water is HClO, with a Ka value of 2.9 x 10-8. Ka represents the acid dissociation constant, which measures the extent of dissociation of an acid in water. A higher Ka value indicates a stronger acid that dissociates to a greater extent. Therefore, HClO would dissociate more than the other acids listed.