The ionization constants of ortho-phthalic acid are K a1 = 1.1 x 10 -3 and K

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The ionization constants of ortho-phthalic acid are Ka1 = 1.1 x 10-3  and Ka2 = 3.9 x 10-6.

1. C6H4(COOH)2 + HO = H3O+ C6H4(COOH)(COO) 2. C6H4(COOH) (COO) + HO = H3O+ + C6H4(COO)2

What are the pH values of the following aqueous solutions: 

(a) 0.350 M potassium hydrogen orthophthalate;

(b) A solution containing 36.35 g potassium ortho-phthalate per liter?

ortho-Phthalic acid

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

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Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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