The PH of 0

question 38

Multiple Choice

The pH of 0.400 M sodium nitrite,NaNO₂,is 8.42.What is the K_b for this base?

• A) 1.7 × 10−¹¹
• B) 3.6 × 10−¹⁰
• C) 3.8 × 10−⁹
• D) 9.5 × 10−⁹
• E) 8.8 × 10−⁷

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