Phenobarbital Has a PK_a = 7

question 62

Short Answer

Phenobarbital has a pK_a = 7.4.Compared to a 1.0 × 10^-3 M solution,1.0 × 10^-4 M phenobarbital will have a ________ (higher,lower)pH and a ________ (higher,lower)percent ionization.

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