The buildup of lactic acid in muscles causes pain during extreme physical exertion. The Ka for lactic acid (C2H5OCOOH) is 8.4 × 10^−4. Calculate the pH of a 0.06 M solution of lactic acid. 1. 3.533 2. 2.043 3. 6.348 4. 2.149 5. 1.926 6. 11.851 7. 2.174

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23. The buildup of lactic acid in muscles causes
pain during extreme physical exertion. The
Ka for lactic acid (C2H5OCOOH) is 8.4 ×
10^−4. Calculate the pH of a 0.06 M solution
of lactic acid.
1. 3.533
2. 2.043
3. 6.348
4. 2.149
5. 1.926
6. 11.851
7. 2.174
8. 2.297

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