The initial rate of hydrolysis of methyl acetate (1M) by a weak acid (HA, 1M) is $$1/100^{th}$$ of that of a strong acid (HX, 1M), 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

$$ 1 \times 10^{-3}$$