5. What is the pH of a solution of 0.200M H3C6H5O7 (citric acid)? Ka = 3.5 x 10-4

Ionization equilibrium: H3C6H5O7 (aq) H+ (aq) + H2C6H 5O7- (aq)


I.C.E. table:

H3C6H5O7 (aq) H+ (aq) H2C6H5O7- (aq)
INITIAL
0.200M
0M
0M
CHANGE
EQUILIBRIUM

Which way will the reaction shift to reach equilibrium?

a) left
b) right
c) it won't shift, it is already at equilibrium