Acetic Acid Has K _a = 1

question 137

Multiple Choice

Acetic acid has K _a = 1.8×10 ^{- 5}. A solution of 0.10 M sodium acetate has a pH of:

• A) 1.00
• B) 5.12
• C) 8.87
• D) 11.13
• E) 13.00

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