$p{K_a}$ of a weak acid is defined as

  • A

    $log_{10}{K_a}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{{lo{g_{10}}{K_a}}}$

  • C

    $log _{10}\frac{1}{{{K_a}}}$

  • D

    $-log_{10}\frac{1}{{{K_a}}}$

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