Which of the Following Acids (Listed with PK_a Values)and Their

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids (listed with pK_a values) and their conjugate base would form a buffer with a pH of 8.10?

• A)HC₇H₅O₂,pK_a = 4.19
• B)HF,pK_a = 3.46
• C)HClO,pK_a = 7.54
• D)HCN,pK_a = 9.31
• E)HClO₂,pK_a = 1.96

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Definitions:

Hemostatic Agents

Substances used to promote hemostasis, the process of stopping bleeding, by aiding blood clot formation.

Anticoagulants

Medications that help prevent blood clots by inhibiting the coagulation process of the blood.

Antianemic Agents

Substances, often used as medications, that are effective in the treatment of anemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.

EPOs

Stands for Erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.