When phosphoric acid (H3PO4) dissolves in water,the following equilibrium is established: H3PO4 + H2O
H3O+ + H2PO4- If Ka = 7.5 × 10-3 for H3PO4,which statement concerning an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid is correct?
A) An aqueous solution of phosphoric acid contains mainly H3PO4 molecules.
B) An aqueous solution of phosphoric acid contains predominantly H3O+ and H2PO4- ions.
C) An aqueous solution of phosphoric acid contains equal amounts of H3O+ and H3PO4.
D) An aqueous solution of phosphoric acid contains a greater concentration of dissolved ions than it does neutral phosphoric acid molecules.
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