If the PKa of HCOOH Is 3

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the pKa of HCOOH is 3.74 and the pH of an HCOOH/HCOONa solution is 3.11, which of the following is TRUE?

• A) [HCOOH] < [HCOONa]
• B) [HCOOH] = [HCOONa]
• C) [HCOOH] << [HCOONa]
• D) [HCOOH] > [HCOONa]
• E) [HCOOH] >> [HCOONa]

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Definitions:

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Ventral Respiratory Group

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