Values of dissociation constant, $K_a$ are given as follows

      Acid       $K_a$
      $HCN$       $6.2\times 10^{-10}$
      $HF$       $7.2\times 10^{-4}$
      $HNO_2$       $4.0\times 10^{-4}$

Correct order of increasing base strength of the base $CN^-,F^-$ and $NO_2^-$ will be

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  • A

    $F^- < CN^- < NO_2^-$

  • B

    $NO_2^- < CN^- < F^-$

  • C

    $F^- < NO_2^- < CN^-$

  • D

    $NO_2^- < F^- < CN^-$

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