Calculate the PH of a 0

question 54

Multiple Choice

Calculate the pH of a 0.021 M NaCN solution.[Ka(HCN) = 4.9 × 10^-10]

• A)1.68
• B)3.19
• C)4.69
• D)9.31
• E)10.81

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