When phosphoric acid (H3PO4) dissolves in water, the equilibrium shown below is established. If Ka = 7.5 × 10-3 for H3PO4, which statement concerning an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid is correct?
H3PO4 + H2O
H3O+ + H2PO4-
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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