Propionic acid, a common constituent of anaerobic digesters, dissolves in water and dissociates into CH3CH2COO- and H+: CH3CH2COOH <-> CH3CH2COO- + H+ pKa=4.87 If the pH of the digester contents is 7.6, what percentage of propionic acid (α) at 25 ºC?

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Propionic acid, a common constituent of anaerobic digesters, dissolves in water and dissociates into CH3CH2COO- and H+:

CH3CH2COOH <-> CH3CH2COO- + H+

pKa=4.87

If the pH of the digester contents is 7.6, what percentage of propionic acid (α) at 25 ºC?

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