Determine the pKb of HPO4 2-.

Michael X. answered • 10/27/23

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For a conjugate acid base pair, pKa + pKb = 14 at 25 C

You can identify from table of constants that the pKa of HPO4^2- is 7.2

Thus, pKb = 14 - pKa = 6.8

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