Phenoxide ion (C,H5O") is a weak base, with K, = 7.70 x 105. What is the pKa of the phenol, C,H5OH (conjugate of phenoxide ion)? %3D

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Phenoxide ion (CH5O) is a weak base, with Kp 7.70 x 10 5. What is the pKa of the
phenol, C6H5OH (conjugate of phenoxide ion)?
Transcribed Image Text:Phenoxide ion (CH5O) is a weak base, with Kp 7.70 x 10 5. What is the pKa of the phenol, C6H5OH (conjugate of phenoxide ion)?
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