The three acids are arranged in decreasing acid strength
HB > HA > HC
What is the decreasing order in terms of strength for their conjugate bases?

• A. C^- > B^- > A^-
• B. A^- > B^- > C^-
• C. B^- > A^- > C^-
• D. C^- > A^- > B^-

Answer: (D)