(a) The pK a of acetic acid, CH 3 CO 2 H, is 4.67. What is the...

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(a) The pKa of acetic acid, CH3CO2H, is 4.67. What is the pKb of its conjugate base acetate, CH3CO2?

(b) Explain why an aqueous solution of acetic acid has an acidic pH, whereas an aqueous solution of sodium acetate has a basic pH.

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Organic Chemistry

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Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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