In a 001 M Solution of 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic Acid,HOOCCH₂CH₂COOH (Ka₁ = 2

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a 0.01 M solution of 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid,HOOCCH₂CH₂COOH (Ka₁ = 2.9 × 10^-5,Ka₂ = 5.3 × 10^-6) ,which species is present in the lowest concentration?

• A)(^-OOCCH₂CH₂COO^-)(aq)
• B)H₂O
• C)HOOCCH₂CH₂COO^-(aq)
• D)H₃O⁺(aq)
• E)HOOCCH₂CH₂COOH(aq)

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