Formic acid, HCHO2, is used to make methyl formate (a fumigant for dried fruit) and ethyl formate

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Formic acid, HCHO2, is used to make methyl formate (a fumigant for dried fruit) and ethyl formate (an artificial rum flavor). What is the pH of a 0.10 M solution of formic acid? What is the degree of ionization of HCHO2 in this solution? See Table 16.1 for Ka.


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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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