A Certain Carboxylic Acid Has a K_a of 2

question 105

Multiple Choice

A certain carboxylic acid has a K_a of 2.7 × 10^-5. What is the pH of a 0.10 M solution of this acid?

• A) 4.57
• B) 5.57
• C) 2.78
• D) 2.28

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