A 0.408 M solution of benzoic acid has a pH of 2.30. What is the Ka of benzoic acid?   a. 4.21 b. 1.2 × 10-2 c. 2.5 × 10-5 d. 6.2 × 10-5 e. 5.0 × 10-3

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A 0.408 M solution of benzoic acid has a pH of 2.30. What is the Ka of benzoic acid?

 

a. 4.21

b. 1.2 × 10-2

c. 2.5 × 10-5

d. 6.2 × 10-5

e. 5.0 × 10-3

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