Determine the pOH of a 0.00598 M HClO₄ solution. A) 11.777 B) 6.434 C) 7.566 D) 2.223 E) 3.558

Name: Determine the pOH of a 0.00598 M HClO 4 solution. A) 11.777 B) 6.434 C) 7.566 D) 2.223 E) 3.558
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HClO is a weak acid, but for the purpose of this calculation, we can assume it fully dissociates due to lack of given Ka value. Thus, [H+] = 0.00598 M. pH = -log[H+] = -log(0.00598) ≈ 2.223. pOH = 14 - pH = 14 - 2.223 = 11.777.

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