Problem: Calculate the pH of a 0.400 M solution of hypochlorous acid, for which the Ka value is 2.90 x 10-8. Enter your answer with two decimal places.a. 3.97b. 4.22c. 4.78d. 4.92e. 6.22

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Establish the Ka expression of the dissolution of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and determine the pH using an ICE chart

We will solve this problem through these steps:

Step 1: Write an equation for the dissociation of HOCl

Step 2: Write an expression for the Ka.

Step 3: Set up an ICE table to calculate the H3O+ ion concentration.

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Calculate the pH of a 0.400 M solution of hypochlorous acid, for which the Ka value is 2.90 x 10-8. Enter your answer with two decimal places.

a. 3.97

b. 4.22

c. 4.78

d. 4.92

e. 6.22

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