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The Ka of hydrocyanic acid, HCN, is 5.0×10–10. What is the pH of 0.050 M HCN(aq)?Acids and Bases Chemistry Question

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The Ka of hydrocyanic acid, HCN, is 5.0×10–10. What is the pH of 0.050 M HCN(aq)?

A.

between 3.5 and 4.5

B.

between 5.0 and 5.5

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C.

between 9.0 and 9.5

D.

between 10.5 and 11.0

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