35. Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.15 M in formic acid (HCOOH) and 0.20 M in sodium formate (HCOONa). The K₂ of formic acid is K₂ = 1.8×10-4. (A) 9.21 (B) 3.87 (C) 4.53 (D) 7.00 (E) 1.15

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35. Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.15 M in formic acid (HCOOH) and 0.20 M
in sodium formate (HCOONa). The K₂ of formic acid is K₂ = 1.8×10-4.
(A) 9.21
(B) 3.87
(C) 4.53
(D) 7.00
(E) 1.15
Transcribed Image Text:35. Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.15 M in formic acid (HCOOH) and 0.20 M in sodium formate (HCOONa). The K₂ of formic acid is K₂ = 1.8×10-4. (A) 9.21 (B) 3.87 (C) 4.53 (D) 7.00 (E) 1.15
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