In a Solution Prepared by Mixing Equal Volumes of 0

question 32

Multiple Choice

In a solution prepared by mixing equal volumes of 0.20 M acetic acid and 0.20 M hydrobromic acid, the common ion is ________.

• A) Br-
• B) C₂H₃O₂^2-
• C) H₂C₂H₃O₂
• D) H₂Br⁺
• E) H₃O⁺

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