The $pK_a$ for acid $A$ is greater than $pK_a$ for acid $B$. The strong acid is

  • A
    Acid $B$
  • B
    Acid $A$
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Neither $A$ nor $B$

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$(B)$ $HF$ is the strongest Bronsted acid in the reaction
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$(D)$ $KO_2CH$ is the strongest Bronsted base in the reaction
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