Acetic acid and propionic acid have `K_(a)` values `1.75xx10^(-5)` and `1.3xx10^(-5)` respectively at a cetrain temperature. An equimolar solution of a mixture, of the two acids is partially neutralised by NaOH. How is the ratio of the contents of acetate and propionate ions related to the `K_(a)` values and the molarity ?

Options

A. `((alpha)/(1-alpha)) = (1.75)/1.3 xx ((beta)/(1-beta))`, whereas `alpha and beta` are ionized fractions of the acids
B. The ratio is unrelated to the `K_(a)` values
C. The ratio is unrelated to the molarity
D. The ratio is unrelated to the pH of the solution.

Answer

A