(A) Hypochlorous acid, HOCl, is used in water treatment and as a disinfectant in swimming pools. A...

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(A) Hypochlorous acid, HOCl, is used in water treatment and as a disinfectant in swimming pools. A 0.150 M solution of HOCl has a pH of 4.18. Determine Ka for hypochlorous acid.

(B) The much-abused drug cocaine is an alkaloid. Alkaloids are noted for their bitter taste, an indication of their basic properties. Cocaine, C17H21O4N, is soluble in water to the extent of 0.17 g/100 mL solution, and a saturated solution has a pH = 10.08. What is the value of Kb for cocaine?

C17H21O4N + HO = C17H21O4NH+ + OH- Kb = ?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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