Butyric Acid Is a Weak Acid

question 54

Multiple Choice

Butyric acid is a weak acid.Which reaction equation properly represents the dissociation of butyric acid in water?

• A)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l)? CH₃CH₂CH₂COO^- (aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• B)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l) ? CH₃CH₂CH₂COO^-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• C)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l)? CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH₂⁺(aq)+ OH^-(aq)
• D)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l) ? CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• E)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l)? CH₃CH₂CH₂COO^- (aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)and CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH(aq)+ H₂O(l) ? CH₃CH₂CH₂COO^-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)are correct.

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