In 0100 M HC₂H₃O₂(aq), [H₃O+(aq)] = [C₂H₃O₂^-(aq)] = 1

question 23

Multiple Choice

In 0.100 M HC₂H₃O₂(aq) , [H₃O+(aq) ] = [C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) ] = 1.3 x 10^-3 M. If a few drops of concentrated HCl(aq) are added to this solution, the C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) concentration is:

• A) < 1.3 x 10^-3 M
• B) > 1.3 x 10^-3 M
• C) = 1.3 x 10^-3 M
• D) 0.100 M

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