Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Problems - Page 25: Problem 1-14 c

Answer

$K_a$ = 55.55 M $pK_a$ = -1.74

Work Step by Step

The equilibrium for hydronium ion is written in the picture. $H_3O^+$ is the acid and $H_2O$ is the conjugate base. Using the $K_a$ formula, and substituting the acid and conjugate base, we get [H_2O]. Then using the formulas shown in the picture, we can find the $K_a$. $pK_a$ = -log($K_a$) = -1.74
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