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
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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.
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HO
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