Consider a Weak Acid, HX

question 117

Multiple Choice

Consider a weak acid, HX. The value of ΔG° for the acid's dissociation reaction at 25°C is 42.6 kJ. Determine the value of K_a for the acid.

• A) 3.41 × 10^-8
• B) 1.63
• C) 2.86 × 10^-6
• D) 4.26 × 10⁵
• E) none of these

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