Lactic Acid Has a PK_a of 3

question 26

Multiple Choice

Lactic acid has a pK_a of 3.08. What is the approximate degree of dissociation of a 0.35 M solution of lactic acid?

• A) 1.1%
• B) 2.2%
• C) 4.8%
• D) 14%
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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