Which of the following approximate pKa ranges for the following acids is correct?  You don't need a calculator (i.e., between 3 and 4, between 9 and 10 etc. There may be more than one correct answer.     HNO2  Ka = 4.0 x 10-4   pKa between 3 and 4     HCO3-  Ka = 6.3 x 10-11   pKa between 10 and 11     HCO2H  Ka = 2.0 x 10-4   pKa between 3 and 4     HCN  Ka = 7.9 x 10-10   pKa between 8 and 9

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Problem 4.15P: In each pair, select the stronger acid. (a) Pyruvic acid (pKa 2.49) or lactic acid (pKa 3.08) (b)...
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  1.  Which of the following approximate pKa ranges for the following acids is correct?  You don't need a calculator (i.e., between 3 and 4, between 9 and 10 etc. There may be more than one correct answer.
       
    HNO2  Ka = 4.0 x 10-4   pKa between 3 and 4
       
    HCO3Ka = 6.3 x 10-11   pKa between 10 and 11
       
    HCO2Ka = 2.0 x 10-4   pKa between 3 and 4
       
    HCN  Ka = 7.9 x 10-10   pKa between 8 and 9
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The pKa is calculated by taking the negative logarithm of Ka of the given substance.

pKa=-log(Ka)

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