Weak Acids and Bases

Exercise 17.6. Lactic acid, CH3CHOHCO2H, has a KA of

1.4E-4. Where does this fit in table 17.4? Is Lactic acid stronger or weaker than acetic acid?

Write a balanced equation for lactic acid acting as an acid. Write a balanced equation for lactate functioning as a base.

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