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$K_a$ values for acids $H_2SO_3$, $HNO_2$, $CH_3COOH$, and $HCN$ are respectively $1.3 \times 10^{-2}$, $4 \times 10^{-4}$, $1.8 \times 10^{-5}$, and $4 \times 10^{-10}$. Which of the above acids produces the strongest conjugate base in aqueous solution?

$H_2SO_3$

$HNO_2$

$CH_3COOH$

$HCN$

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