Q.

Ka for  formic acid and  acetic acid  are 2.1 × 10-4 and 1.1 × 10-5 respectively. The relative strength of acids is

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a

 1 : 2.1

b

4.37 : 1

c

19 : 1

d

 23 : 1

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Relative strengths of weak acids = Ka1Ka2

Assume C1 and C2 are same (Although not given).

  Relative strength = Ka1Ka2 = 2.1 × 10-41.1 × 10-5

Relative strength for HCOOH to CH3COOH = 4.37 : 1.

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