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Butyric acid, HBut, is the substance responsible for the foul odor of rancid butter. Its Ka = 2.0 x 10– 5. Calculate Kb for butyrate ion, But –.

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27. Butyric acid, HBut, is the substance responsible for the foul odor of rancid butter. Its K_a = 2.0 x 10^{– 5}. Calculate K_b for butyrate ion, But ^–.

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