Acetic acid,$(CH_3COOH)$,has a $pK_a$ of $4.8$. Ethanol,$(CH_3CH_2OH)$,has a $pK_a$ of $16.0$. What are the major species present when acetic acid and ethanol are added to water and the $pH$ is adjusted to $7.0$?

  • A
    $CH_3CO_2H$ and $CH_3CH_2OH$
  • B
    $CH_3CH_2O^{-}$ and $CH_3CO_2H$
  • C
    $CH_3CO_2H$ and $CH_3CH_2O^{-}$
  • D
    $CH_3CO_2^{-}$ and $CH_3CH_2OH$

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