The amino acid proline has ionization constants Ka1 = 1.12 x 10 ^-2 AND kA2 = 2.29 X 10 ^-11, which correspond to the carboxylic acid group and the amino group respectively. Calculate the pH of a 0.154 M proline (HP) solution.

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The amino acid proline has ionization constants Ka1 = 1.12 x 10 ^-2 AND kA2 = 2.29 X 10 ^-11, which correspond to the carboxylic acid group and the amino group respectively. Calculate the pH of a 0.154 M proline (HP) solution. 

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