Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2CO2H) is a weak monoprotic acid with Ka=4.90x10-5. what is the pH that results by mixing 2.56 g of phenylacetic acid with 1.59 g of potassium phenylacetate and diluting to 250.0 mL?

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Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2CO2H) is a weak monoprotic acid with Ka=4.90x10-5. what is the pH that results by mixing 2.56 g of phenylacetic acid with 1.59 g of potassium phenylacetate and diluting to 250.0 mL?

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