(HC(CH3),CO2) Calculate the acid dissociation constant K of trimethylacetic acid. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. a The pH of a 0.17M solution of trimethylacetic acid K = 0 is measured to be 2.90.

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The pH of a 0.17M solution of trimethylacetic acid (HC(CH3),CO2)
Calculate the acid dissociation constant K of trimethylacetic acid. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
K₁ =
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Transcribed Image Text:The pH of a 0.17M solution of trimethylacetic acid (HC(CH3),CO2) Calculate the acid dissociation constant K of trimethylacetic acid. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. K₁ = Explanation 6-8 Check X OCT 23 .... is measured to be 2.90. S C Ⓒ2022 McGraw Hill LLC. All Rights Res tv N
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