Consider an aqueous solution that is 0.050 M in H2Se (Ka = 1.29 x 10-4) and 0.075 M in NaHSe.  Out of the answer choices below, which is the only pH that could possibly be correct?  (NOTE:  The correct answer may or may not be the actual pH of the solution.) 1.29 2.56 3.88 4.30

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Consider an aqueous solution that is 0.050 M in H2Se (Ka = 1.29 x 10-4) and 0.075 M in NaHSe.  Out of the answer choices below, which is the only pH that could possibly be correct?  (NOTE:  The correct answer may or may not be the actual pH of the solution.)

1.29
2.56
3.88
4.30
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