Determine the pH of a 1.0 x 10-² M solution of HCN. K₁ for CN¯ = 1.6 × 10-5 Select one: a. 2.5 b. 5.6 c. -5.6 d. -3.6 e. 8.4

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Determine the pH of a 1.0 x 10-² M solution of HCN.
K₁ for CN- = 1.6 × 10-5
Select one:
a. 2.5
b. 5.6
C. -5.6
d. -3.6
e. 8.4
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the pH of a 1.0 x 10-² M solution of HCN. K₁ for CN- = 1.6 × 10-5 Select one: a. 2.5 b. 5.6 C. -5.6 d. -3.6 e. 8.4
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