Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Exercises - Page 766: 17.5a

Answer

Drawing number $(iii)$ is the best representation for that situation.

Work Step by Step

Since the $NaOH$ is not in the solution, we can expect a pure $HA$ solution, and since it is a weak acid, it will be found in water in the $HA$ formula, because it didn't dissociated completely. Therefore, $(iii)$ is the best representation, because it has the larger quantity of $HA$
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