Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.SE, Problem 54AP
Assume that you have two unlabeled bottles, one of which contains phenol (pka = 9.9) and one of which contains acetic acid (pka = 4.76). In light of your answer to Problem 2-52, suggest a simple way to determine what is in each bottle.
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