Question: Given a hypothetical polyprotic acid, H4A, prove that in solving for the pH of Na2H2A, regardless of the concentration of Na2H2A solution, the pH is just half the sum of pKa2 and pKa3. Explain in the comment section with illustrations. Kai Hy A H* + Hy A Hg A + Hy At Kaz H* HA Kas Kaq PH [ Na, Ha A] pkaz t pkos 2 1111

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Question: Given a hypothetical polyprotic acid, H4A, prove that in
solving for the pH of N22H2A, regardless of the concentration of
Na2H2A solution, the pH is just half the sum of pKa2 and pKa3.
Explain in the comment section with illustrations.
Hy A
H*
+ Hy A
Kai
Hg A®
+ Hy A"
Kaz
H*
Kas
Kag
PH [ Na, Ha A] =
pkaz t pkas
2
Transcribed Image Text:Question: Given a hypothetical polyprotic acid, H4A, prove that in solving for the pH of N22H2A, regardless of the concentration of Na2H2A solution, the pH is just half the sum of pKa2 and pKa3. Explain in the comment section with illustrations. Hy A H* + Hy A Kai Hg A® + Hy A" Kaz H* Kas Kag PH [ Na, Ha A] = pkaz t pkas 2
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