necessary for all mammals because it aids in DNA repair and cell signaling. The pH of a 0.439 M solution of this acid is found to be 2.607. Which of the following is the most likely identify

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A particular acidic vitamin is necessary for all mammals because it aids in DNA repair and cell signaling. The pH of a 0.439 M solution of this acid is found to be 2.607. Which of the following is the most likely identify of this unknown acid, based on the table below?

Possible Identity of the Unknown Acid
Ка
ascorbic acid
7.9x105
7.4x10
8.4x10
1.4x105
citric acid
lactic acid
nicotinic acid
Transcribed Image Text:Possible Identity of the Unknown Acid Ка ascorbic acid 7.9x105 7.4x10 8.4x10 1.4x105 citric acid lactic acid nicotinic acid
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