The $pK_a$ values in $H_2O$ of picric acid,acetic acid,and phenol are in the order:

  • A
    Picric acid $0.4$,acetic acid $4.75$,phenol $10.0$
  • B
    Acetic acid $0.4$,picric acid $4.75$,phenol $10.0$
  • C
    Picric acid $0.4$,phenol $4.75$,acetic acid $10.0$
  • D
    Phenol $0.4$,acetic acid $4.75$,picric acid $10.0$

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Phosphoric acid ionizes in three steps with their ionization constant values $K_{a_1}, K_{a_2}$ and $K_{a_3}$ respectively,while $K$ is the overall ionization constant. Which of the following statements are true?
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$B.$ $H_3PO_4$ is a stronger acid than $H_2PO_4^{-}$ and $HPO_4^{2-}$
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