The first and second dissociation constants of a diprotic acid $H_2A$ are $1.0 \times 10^{-5}$ and $5.0 \times 10^{-10}$ respectively. The overall dissociation constant of the acid is:

  • A
    $5.0 \times 10^{-5}$
  • B
    $5.0 \times 10^{15}$
  • C
    $5.0 \times 10^{-15}$
  • D
    $2.0 \times 10^5$

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