what-is-the-principal-species-in-a-solution-of-acetic-acid-pka-476-at-ph-3

Question

What is the principal species in a solution of acetic acid (pK_{a} = 4.76) at pH 3?

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid ($$CH_{3}$$COOH)

Answer

Acetate ion ($$CH_{3}$COO^{-})$$

Answer

Water ($$H_{2}O)$$

Answer

Hydronium ion ($$H_{3}$O^{+})$$

What is the principal species in a solution of acetic acid (pKa = 4.76) at pH 3?