Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Integrative Exercises - Page 772: 17.111c

Answer

Molecular weight doesn't match with $K_{a}$

Work Step by Step

According to Appendix D, the result is very close to the $K_{a}$ value of propionic acid, which is $C_{2}H_{5}COOH$ But the molar mass of $C_{2}H_{5}COOH$ is only about $74g/mol$, therefore the molecular weight does not fit.
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