Problem: The pH of a 1.3 Absolution of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid is (HC3H5O3)measured to be 2.20. Calculate the acid dissociation constant Ka of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.

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The pH of a 1.3 Absolution of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid is (HC3H5O3)measured to be 2.20. 

Calculate the acid dissociation constant Ka of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.

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