When Sodium Nitrite Is Added to HNO₂(aq)

question 134

Multiple Choice

When sodium nitrite is added to HNO₂(aq) ,

• A) the equilibrium concentration of HCOOH(aq) decreases.
• B) the pH of the solution increases.
• C) the K_a increases.
• D) the pH of the solution does not change.
• E) the pH of the solution decreases.

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