Phenol, once known as carbolic acid, HCGH50, is a weak acid. It was one of the first antiseptics used by Lister. Its Ka is 1.1 x 10 10. A solution of phenol is prepared by dissolving 14.5 g of phenol in enough water to make 892 mL of solution. For this solution, calculate the pH.

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Phenol, once known as carbolic acid, HCGH50, is a weak acid. It was one of the first
antiseptics used by Lister. Its Ka is 1.1 x 10 10. A solution of phenol is prepared by
dissolving 14.5 g of phenol in enough water to make 892 mL of solution. For this
solution, calculate the pH.
Transcribed Image Text:Phenol, once known as carbolic acid, HCGH50, is a weak acid. It was one of the first antiseptics used by Lister. Its Ka is 1.1 x 10 10. A solution of phenol is prepared by dissolving 14.5 g of phenol in enough water to make 892 mL of solution. For this solution, calculate the pH.
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