When Phosphoric Acid (H₃PO₄)dissolves in Water, the Equilibrium Shown Below

Multiple Choice

When phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) dissolves in water, the equilibrium shown below is established. If K_a = 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.