The dissociation constant of acetic acid is $10^{-6}$ and the dissociation constant of formic acid is $10^{-5}$. What is the value of $pK_a(\text{acetic acid}) - pK_a(\text{formic acid})$?

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $10^{-1}$
  • D
    $-1$

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