The K_a of Hypobromous Acid,HOBr,is 2

question 21

Multiple Choice

The K_a of hypobromous acid,HOBr,is 2.6 × 10−⁹.Calculate the pH of a solution which is composed of 0.40 M HOBr and 0.40 M NaOBr.

• A) 0.40
• B) 0.80
• C) 4.49
• D) 8.59
• E) 9.12

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