The pKa values of some hypothetical acids (HX, HY, HZ, HG) are shown below: HX pka=2.50,  HY pKa=4.72,   HZ  pKa=1.87,   HG  pKa=5.67  Which of the following conjugate bases will be the weakest?  a) X-   b)Y-   c)Z-   d)G-    e)they all have the same strength P.S could you please tell me which concept it is or a topic?

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The pKa values of some hypothetical acids (HX, HY, HZ, HG) are shown below:

HX pka=2.50,  HY pKa=4.72,   HZ  pKa=1.87,   HG  pKa=5.67 

Which of the following conjugate bases will be the weakest? 

a) X-   b)Y-   c)Z-   d)G-    e)they all have the same strength

P.S could you please tell me which concept it is or a topic?

 

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