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
19 : 1
b
23 : 1
c
1 : 2.1
d
4.37 : 1
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Relative strengths of weak acids = Ka1Ka2Assume C1 and C2 are same (Although not given).∴ Relative strength = Ka1Ka2 = 2.1 × 10-41.1 × 10-5Relative strength for HCOOH to CH3COOH = 4.37 : 1.
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