The degree of ionization of $0.10 \ M$ lactic acid is $4.0 \%$. The value of $K_a$ is:

  • A
    $1.66 \times 10^{-5}$
  • B
    $1.66 \times 10^{-4}$
  • C
    $1.66 \times 10^{-3}$
  • D
    $1.66 \times 10^{-2}$

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