Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.SE, Problem 49AP
Calculate Ka values from the following pka’s:
(a) Acetone, pKa = 19.3
(b) Formic acid, pka = 3.75
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