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(Solved): Sorbic acid, CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2H (pKa = 4.77), is widely used in the food industry as a preservative. ...



Sorbic acid, CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2H (pKa = 4.77), is widely used in the food industry as a preservative. For example, its potassium salt (potassium sorbate) is added to cheese to inhibit the formation of mold. A) What is the pH of 0.41 M of potassium sorbate solution? Express your answer using two decimal places.student submitted image, transcription available below

Sorbic acid, \\( \\mathrm{CH}_{3} \\mathrm{CH}=\\mathrm{CHCH}=\\mathrm{CHCO}_{2} \\mathrm{H} \\) ( \\( \\mathrm{p} K_{a}=4.77 \\) ), is widely used in the food industry as a preservative. For example, its potassium salt (potassium sorbate) is added to cheese to inhibit the formation of mold. What is the \\( \\mathrm{pH} \\) of \\( 0.49 \\mathrm{M} \\) of potassium sorbate solution Express your answer using two decimal places.


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