In the reaction CH3 COOH+H₂O=H3O++CH3COO- the base constant K₁ of the acetate ion CH3COO is approximately 10-9 at 25 °C. What is the pk of acetic acid, CH3COOH? a (A) 10-⁹ (B) 9 (C) -5 (D) 5 (E) 10-5

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In the reaction
CH3
COOH+H₂O=H3O++CH3 COO-
the base constant K₁ of the acetate ion CH3COO is approximately 10-⁹ at
25 °C. What is the pk of acetic acid, CH3COOH?
a
(A) 10-⁹
(B) 9
(C) -5
(D) 5
(E) 10-5
Transcribed Image Text:In the reaction CH3 COOH+H₂O=H3O++CH3 COO- the base constant K₁ of the acetate ion CH3COO is approximately 10-⁹ at 25 °C. What is the pk of acetic acid, CH3COOH? a (A) 10-⁹ (B) 9 (C) -5 (D) 5 (E) 10-5
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