For ascorbic acid ( ) is

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Problem

K_a

for ascorbic acid (

\mathrm{HAsc}

) is

5 \times 10^{-5}

. Calculate the hydrogen ion concentration and percentage of hydrolysis in an aqueous solution in which the concentration of

\mathrm{Asc}^-

ions is 0.02 M.