Chemistry · EQUILIBRIUM

Given below are two statements: Statement I: A strong acid will have a weak conjugate base, and a weak acid will have a strong conjugate base. Statement II: For any conjugate acid-base pair, the equilibrium constants are related by \( K_a \times K_b = K_w \). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.