In a solution prepared by dissolving 0.100 mol of propionic acid in enough water to make 1.00 L of solution, the pH is observed to be 1.35. What is Ka for propionic acid (HC3H5O2)?     A)  4.5 × 10–2   B)  2.0 × 10–2   C)  5.0 × 10–12   D)  3.6 × 10–2   E)  none of these

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In a solution prepared by dissolving 0.100 mol of propionic acid in enough water to make 1.00 L of solution, the pH is observed to be 1.35. What is Ka for propionic acid (HC3H5O2)?

 

 

A) 

4.5 × 10–2

 

B) 

2.0 × 10–2

 

C) 

5.0 × 10–12

 

D) 

3.6 × 10–2

 

E) 

none of these

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