Benzoic acid, C,H,COOH, is a weak acid with K, = 6.3 × 10-5. CH,CO,H(aq) + H,O(1) =H;O*(aq) + C,H;CO,-(aq) 1. Calculate the pH of a 0.150 M benzoic acid solution. Show all calculations.

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Benzoic acid, C,H,COOH, is a weak acid with K, = 6.3 × 10-5.
CH,CO,H(aq) + H,O(1) H;O*(aq) + CH;CO,-(aq)
1.
Calculate the pH of a 0.150 M benzoic acid solution. Show all calculations.
Transcribed Image Text:Benzoic acid, C,H,COOH, is a weak acid with K, = 6.3 × 10-5. CH,CO,H(aq) + H,O(1) H;O*(aq) + CH;CO,-(aq) 1. Calculate the pH of a 0.150 M benzoic acid solution. Show all calculations.
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