The $p K_{a}$ values of four carboxylic acids are given below. Identify the weakest carboxylic acid.

4.89

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1.28

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4.76

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2.56

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Solution

The correct option is A 4.89
The weakest carboxylic acid has highest value of $p K_{a}$ and lowest value of $K_{a}$ . Thus the weakest carboxylic acid is the carboxylic acid with $p K_{a}$ of 4.89.

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