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An acid-base indicator has a `K_(a)` of `3.0 xx 10^(-5)`. The acid form of the indicator is red and the basic form is blue. (a) By how much must the `pH` change in order to change the indicator from `75%` red to `75%` blue?

A

`8xx10^(-5)`M

B

`9xx10^(-5)`M

C

`1xx10^(-5)`M

D

`3xx10^(-4)`M

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