Explain an aqueous solution of monosodium phosphate


Consider the base monosodium phosphate, Na (HO)2P( O)O . (a) Write the structure of the conjugate acid of this base. (b) Given that the pKa of this conjugate acid is 2.1, explain why an aqueous solution of monosodium phosphate would be ineffective for extracting benzoic acid (5) from a diethyl ether solution.

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Chemistry: Explain an aqueous solution of monosodium phosphate
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