An aqueous solution of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate has a pH of 5.1. The dissociation constant of benzoic acid is 6.5 x 10^-5.

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An aqueous solution of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate has a pH of 5.1.
The dissociation constant of benzoic acid is 6.5 x 10^-5.
Transcribed Image Text:An aqueous solution of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate has a pH of 5.1. The dissociation constant of benzoic acid is 6.5 x 10^-5.
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