The pH of a 0.5 M aqueous solution of formic acid, HCHO2, at 25.0 °C is 2.0. What is the value of Ka for formic acid?

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The pH of a 0.5 M aqueous solution of formic acid, HCHO2, at 25.0 °C is 2.0. What is the value of Ka for formic acid?



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