If you had a 0.10 M solution of each of the following organic acids: Acetic Acid Ka=1.8x10-5 Citric Acid Ka=1.4x10-4 Lactic Acid Ka=8.7x10-4 Oxalic Acid Ka=5.9x10-² Which solution of acid would produce a buffer with the highest pH? a) Acetic Acid b) Citric Acid c) Oxalic Acid d) Lactic Acid

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If you had a 0.10 M solution of each of the following organic acids:
Acetic Acid Ka=1.8x10-5
Citric Acid Ka=1.4x10-4
Lactic Acid Ka=8.7x10-4
Oxalic Acid Ka=5.9x10-²
Which solution of acid would produce a buffer with the highest pH?
a) Acetic Acid
b) Citric Acid
c) Oxalic Acid
d) Lactic Acid
Transcribed Image Text:If you had a 0.10 M solution of each of the following organic acids: Acetic Acid Ka=1.8x10-5 Citric Acid Ka=1.4x10-4 Lactic Acid Ka=8.7x10-4 Oxalic Acid Ka=5.9x10-² Which solution of acid would produce a buffer with the highest pH? a) Acetic Acid b) Citric Acid c) Oxalic Acid d) Lactic Acid
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