In titrating HC2H3O2 (aq) with 0.1 M NaOH, the equivalence point in pH units will be   A. lower than 7 due to hydrolysis of HC2H3O2   B. lower than 7 due to hydrolysis of Na+   C. higher than 7 due to hydrolysis of C2H3O2-   D. equal to 7 since the acid and base are completely neutralized at the equivalence point.

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In titrating HC2H3O2 (aq) with 0.1 M NaOH, the equivalence point in pH units will be

 

A.

lower than 7 due to hydrolysis of HC2H3O2
 

B.

lower than 7 due to hydrolysis of Na+
 

C.

higher than 7 due to hydrolysis of C2H3O2-
 

D.

equal to 7 since the acid and base are completely neutralized at the equivalence point.

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