Calculate the pkb for the butyrate ion


Butyric acid is responsible for the foul smell of rancid butter. The pKa of butyric acicd is 4.84.

a) Calculate the pKb for the butyrate ion.

b) Calculate the pH of .050M solution of butyric acid.

c) Calculate the pH of a .050M solution of sodium butyrate.

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Chemistry: Calculate the pkb for the butyrate ion
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