The Following Equilibrium Is Established When 0

question 132

Multiple Choice

The following equilibrium is established when 0.0120 M benzoic acid (C₆H₅COOH) is dissolved in water.
C₆H₅COOH + H₂O→C₆H₅COO ^- + H₃O⁺
Which statement is false?

• A) C₆H₅COOH is a weak acid.
• B) H₂O is a weak base.
• C) C₆H₅COO ^- is the conjugate acid of benzoic acid.
• D) H₃O⁺ is the conjugate acid of H₂O.
• E) Hydroxide ion concentration is negligible with respect to hydrogen ion concentration.

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