Propionic acid

(CH_(3)CH_(2)(C)/(O)O H)

has a

pK

a of 4.87 and thus a

0.1M

solution of propionic acid/sodium propionate at

pH5.87

would be an effective buffer against the addition of

0.1MHCl

.\ The statement is true\ The statement is false

Propionic acid (CH3CH2COOH) has a pKa of 4.87 and thus a 0.1M solution of propionic acid/sodium propionate at pH5.87 would be an effective buffer against the addition of 0.1MHCl. The statement is true The statement is false