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The ionization of benzoic acid is represented by this equation. C6H5COOH(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + C6H5COO–(aq)Acids and Bases Chemistry Question

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The ionization of benzoic acid is represented by this equation.
C6H5COOH(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + C6H5COO–(aq)
If a 0.045 M solution of benzoic acid has an [H+] = 1.7 × l0–3, what is the Ka of benzoic acid?

A.

7.7 × l0–5

B.

6.4 × l0–5

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C.

3.8 × l0–2

D.

8.4 × l0–1

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