Multiple Choice
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) 0.54
D) 1.90
E) cannot be determined based upon the provided information
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