The two pKa values of oxalic acid are 1.25 and 3.81. Why are they not the same value? Show the proton transfer as part of your explanation. .OH HO
The two pKa values of oxalic acid are 1.25 and 3.81. Why are they not the same value? Show the proton transfer as part of your explanation. .OH HO
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The two pKa values of oxalic acid are 1.25 and 3.81. Why are they not the same value? Show the proton
transfer as part of your explanation. *see image

Transcribed Image Text:The two pKa values of oxalic acid are 1.25 and 3.81. Why are they not the same value? Show the proton
transfer as part of your explanation.
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