Q.

Which of the following is relatively weak acid  ?pKa values are given in brackets)

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a

HC (5.4)

b

HA (6.8)

c

HB(4.2)

d

HD (9.62)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

When the compound is weak acid then the value of its ka will be low.

Since, pKa1Ka 

The compound having the highest amount of pKa will be least acidic.

So, from the given options, HD has the highest pKa value i.e., 9.62. Hence, it will be weak acid.

Therefore, the correct option is (D).

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