The degree of dissociation of a 0.50 M aqueous solution of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 2.12%. What is the pKa of this acid? 4.25 3.89 3.64 3.35

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
5th Edition
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Chapter14: Acids And Bases
Section14.5: Ionization Constants Of Acids And Bases
Problem 14.11CE
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
The degree of dissociation of a 0.50 M aqueous solution of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 2.12%. What is the pK₂ of this acid?
4.25
3.89
3.64
3.35
Transcribed Image Text:The degree of dissociation of a 0.50 M aqueous solution of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 2.12%. What is the pK₂ of this acid? 4.25 3.89 3.64 3.35
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ionic Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning