The Weak Base,B,has K_b = 3

question 29

Multiple Choice

The weak base,B,has K_b = 3.1 × 10^-4.The pH of a solution in which [B] = [BH⁺] is

• A)3.51
• B)10.79
• C)7.00
• D)10.49
• E)5.92

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