Question #70ea1

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May 29, 2016

Ka(HOAc)=1.82×105

Explanation:

H3CC(=O)OH+H2OH3CC(=O)O+H3O+

Ka = [H3O+][H3CC(=O)O][H3CC(=O)OH]

Now it is a given that [H3O+] = 0.0019molL1. Given the stoichiometry of the equation, [HO] = 0.0019molL1 as well, and [H3CC(=O)OH]=(0.2000.0019)molL1.

Thus Ka = (0.0019)20.2000.0019 = 1.82×105.