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The ionization constant, Kb, for the weak base trimethylamine, (CH3)3N, is 7.4 × 10-5. What is the pH...?

The ionization constant, Kb, for the weak base trimethylamine, (CH3)3N, is 7.4 × 10-5. What is the pH of a 0.040 molar solution of this base?

A. 9.87

B. 8.37

C. 10.70

D. 12.60

E. 11.23

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  • 1 decade ago
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    E. 11.23

    kb=x^2/(0.040-x)=7.4 x 10^-5

    x=.001684

    pOH=-log(.001684)=2.7763

    pOH+pH=14

    2.7763+pH=14

    pH=14-2.7763

    pH=11.23

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