If the $pK_b$ of the fluoride ion $(F^-)$ at $25^{\circ}C$ is $10$,what is the ionization constant $(K_a)$ of hydrofluoric acid $(HF)$ at the same temperature?

  • A
    $1 \times 10^{-5}$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^{-3}$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^{-4}$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^{-2}$

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