The acid dissociation constants for sulfurous acid, H2SO3, are K, = 1.7x102 and K," = 6.4x108. What is the pH of a solution of 0.55 M K2SO3? !3! %3D

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The acid dissociation constants for sulfurous acid, H2SO3, are K, = 1.7x102 and K," = 6.4x108. What
is the pH of a solution of 0.55 M K2SO3?
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%3D
4.5
10.5
O 7.2
Transcribed Image Text:The acid dissociation constants for sulfurous acid, H2SO3, are K, = 1.7x102 and K," = 6.4x108. What is the pH of a solution of 0.55 M K2SO3? !3! %3D 4.5 10.5 O 7.2
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