The initial rate of hydrolysis of methyl acetate $(1 \ M)$ by a weak acid $(HA, 1 \ M)$ is $1/100$th of that of a strong acid $(HX, 1 \ M)$ at $25^{\circ} C$. The $K_a$ of $HA$ is:

  • A
    $1 \times 10^{-4}$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^{-5}$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^{-6}$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^{-3}$

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