Chapter 16, Problem 107AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “ ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$ can serve as both a Bronsted Lowry acid and Bronsted Lowry base”.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The authenticity of the given statement,“ ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_4^{2-}$ is a conjugate base of ${\text{HC}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_4^{-}$ ”.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “an aqueous solution of the strong electrolyte ${\text{KHC}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$ will have $\text{pH}<7$ ”.