Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.9, Problem 16P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The pKa of HCN is given. Its Ka is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

pKa is defined as negative common logarithm of the Ka values.

pKa=-logKa

By substituting the pKa value in this equation the value of Ka can be calculated.

To calculate:

The Ka value of HCN from its pKa value.

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