In What Form Will a Carboxylic Acid Be Present in a Solution

question 103

Multiple Choice

In what form will a carboxylic acid be present in a solution of pH less than 2.0?

• A) predominantly as RCOO⁻
• B) predominantly as RCOOH
• C) equal amounts of RCOOH and RCOO⁻
• D) predominantly as RCO⁻

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