Basicity Trends

Rank the following in terms of basicity:

HCN K $_a$ = 4.8 x 10 $^{-10}$

HSO $_4^-$ K $_a$ = 1.2 x 10 $^{-2}$

HS $^-$ K $_a$ = 7.1 x 10 $^{-15}$

H $_2$ CO $_3$ K $_a$ = 4.3 x 10 $^{-7}$

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