Formic Acid (HCO₂H)is a Weak Acid Found in the Venom

question 22

Multiple Choice

Formic acid (HCO₂H) is a weak acid found in the venom of bees and ant stings.Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning an aqueous solution of formic acid? HCO₂H(aq) + H₂O(l) ? H₃O⁺(aq) + HCO₂^?(aq) K_a = 1.8 × 10^?4

• A)The reaction between formic acid and water is slow,due to the low value for K_a.
• B)A formic acid solution predominantly contains undissociated HCO₂H molecules.
• C)A formic acid solution predominantly contains H₃O⁺ and HCO₂^{? ions.}
• D)A formic acid solution contains a greater concentration of dissolved ions than it does neutral formic acid molecules.
• E)A formic acid solution contains equal amounts of H₃O⁺ and HCO₂H.

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