The Ka of Formic Acid Is 1

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Ka of formic acid is 1.7 x 10^-4. The pKa of formic acid is ________.

• A) 1.70
• B) 4.00
• C) -2.36
• D) 3.77
• E) 10.38

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