Which of the Following Conditions Would Favor the Carboxylate Ion

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would favor the carboxylate ion instead of the carboxylic acid?

• A)low pH
• B)high pH
• C)both low pH and high pH
• D)neither low pH or high pH

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