In the Titration of 25

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the titration of 25.0 mL of 0.100 M acetic acid ( K _a = 1.8×10 ^{- 5}) with 0.100 M NaOH, the pH after adding 12.5 mL of titrant is:

• A) 12.52
• B) 3.50
• C) 7.00
• D) 4.74
• E) 2.38

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