.11 M solution of weak acid, HA, has a pH of 4.24.  Write the dissociation reaction of the acid in water.  Write the acid dissociation constant expression.  Given the table below, what is the most probable identity of the acid?  Acid  K​a Hypochlorous acid  3.0 x 10⁻⁸ Nitrous acid  7.1 x 10⁻⁴ Hydrogen cyanide  6.2 x 10⁻10 Propionic acid  1.3 x 10⁻⁵

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A 0.11 M solution of weak acid, HA, has a pH of 4.24. 

  1. Write the dissociation reaction of the acid in water. 
  2. Write the acid dissociation constant expression. 
  3. Given the table below, what is the most probable identity of the acid? 

Acid 

K​a

Hypochlorous acid 

3.0 x 10⁻⁸

Nitrous acid 

7.1 x 10⁻⁴

Hydrogen cyanide 

6.2 x 10⁻10

Propionic acid 

1.3 x 10⁻⁵

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