Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
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Chapter 1, Problem 17P
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The ratio of protonated to deprotonated form of acid is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The ratio of protonated to de protonated form of an acid can be determined by the use of following expression,
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