Suppose that, for a typical carboxyl-containing compound, the $pK_a$ is approximately 3. Suppose HOOC-(CH$_2$)$_2$-COOH, HOOC-(CH$_2$)$_4$-COOH, and CH$_3$-(CH$_2$)$_4$-COOH are added to water at pH 7.
What is the net charge of HOOC-(CH$_2$)$_2$-COOH in the solution?
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