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Calculate $K_{\mathrm{a}}$ value from the following $\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$ 's:(a) Acetone, $\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}=19.3$(b) Formic acid, $\mathrm{p} K_{\mathrm{a}}=3.75$
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