What Is the PH of an Aqueous Solution That Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the pH of an aqueous solution that is 0.10 M HCOOH (K_a =1.8 * 10^-4) and 0.10 M NaHCO₂?

• A) 10.26
• B) 3.74
• C) 5.74
• D) 2.38
• E) 5.62

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