We’re being asked to calculate the pH of a 0.205 M HClO2
HC3H5O2 is a weak acid that will further react in water to form H3O+
HClO2 (aq) + H2O (l) → H3O+ (aq) + ClO2- (aq)
We can use the H3O+ produced to find the pH
Find the pH of a 0.205 M HClO2(aq) solution. For HClO2, Ka =0.011.
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