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Formic Acid Is the Active Agent in an Ant Bite

Question 19

Question 19

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Formic acid is the active agent in an ant bite. What is the ratio of base/acid for formic acid (pKa 3.9) in the blood stream at pH 7.4?


A) 3.16 * 10-4
B) 3.16 * 103
C) 3.5
D) 0.54
E) 1.90

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