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The equilibrium constant (Ka) for benzoic acid is 6.46 x 10^-5.
Calculate the ratio of benzoic acid to benzoate ion in solution pH=2.00. Then calculate the same ratio at pH=4.00.
The ratio of benzoic acid to benzoate ion in the solution can be calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation as below-
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