Lactic acid is a major component of Ringer’s solution, which is used as an intravenous fluid to maintain fluid balance in trauma patients. The pH of a 0.100 M lactic acid solution is around 2.44. Based on this information, determine the value of the acid ionization constant, Ka, for lactic acid. Pleae help :(

I got a negative answer for the hydrogen concentration

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