The K_a of Phenol Is 1

question 74

Multiple Choice

The K_a of phenol is 1.3 * 10^-10.For a solution labeled "1.0 *10^-3 M aqueous phenol,"

• A)K_w/[H₃O⁺] >> [phenol]_initial.
• B)K_w/[H₃O⁺] << [phenol]_initial.
• C)[H₃O⁺] > 10^-6.
• D)pH ~ 4.
• E)[H₃O⁺] = [H₃O⁺]²/[phenol]_initial.

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