Question

Which of the following factors would be most likely to cause acetic acid to completely dissociate in aqueous solution?

A. Higher temperatures, which increase the pKa of the acid
B. Enzymes that catalyze the forward reaction
C. Continuous addition of acetic acid to the solution
D. Continuous removal of protons from the solution

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for the dissociation of acetic acid is shown in the image attached. Removing the proton drives the equilibrium position towards the right, that is dissociation of more acetic acid to maintain equilibrium according to Let Chateliers principle.