Prove that K a3 K b1 = K w for phosphoric acid, H 3 PO 4

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Prove that Ka3 × Kb1 = Kw for phosphoric acid, H3PO4, by adding the chemical equilibrium expressions that correspond to the third ionization step of the acid in water with the first of the three successive steps of the reaction of phosphate ion, PO43−, with water.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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