The ionization constant Ka for formic acid is 1.77x10⁻⁴. What are the the pKa for formic acid and the pH of a 1 M solution of this weak acid? A) pKa = 3.34 and pH 4.3 B) pKa = 3.8 and pH = 1.9 C) pKa = 3.34 and pH = 2.17 D) pKa = 2.9 and pH = 1.4 E) pKa =7.8 and pH =12.2

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The ionization constant Ka for formic acid is 1.77x10⁻⁴. What are the the pKa for formic acid and the pH of a 1 M solution of this weak acid?
A) pKa = 3.34 and pH 4.3
B) pKa = 3.8 and pH = 1.9
C) pKa = 3.34 and pH = 2.17
D) pKa = 2.9 and pH = 1.4
E) pKa =7.8 and pH =12.2
 
 
 
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