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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 6.2. Equilibrium - II (icon Equilibrium)

Values of dissociation constant, \(K_a\) are given as follows
      Acid       \(K_a\)
      \(HCN\)       \(6.2\times 10^{-10}\)
      \(HF\)       \(7.2\times 10^{-4}\)
      \(HNO_2\)       \(4.0\times 10^{-4}\)
Correct order of increasing base strength of the base \(CN^-,F^-\) and \(NO_2^-\) will be

  1. A \(F^- < CN^- < NO_2^-\)
  2. B \(NO_2^- < CN^- < F^-\)
  3. C \(F^- < NO_2^- < CN^-\)
  4. D \(NO_2^- < F^- < CN^-\)
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(C) \(F^- < NO_2^- < CN^-\)

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Higher the value of \(K_a\) lower will be the value of \(pK_a\) \(i.e.\) higher will be the acidic nature. Further since \(CN^-, F^-\) and \(NO_2^-\) are conjugate base of the acids \(HCN, HF\) and \(HNO_2\) respectively hence the correct order of base strength will be…
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