Chapter 16, Problem 16.72QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason corresponding to $K_{{\text{a}}_{\text{1}}}$ value of ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_4$ being greater than that of $K_{{\text{a}}_{\text{1}}}$ value of ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$ to be stated.

Concept introduction: The acidic nature of any substance is determined by its $K_{\text{a}}$ value. The more $K_{\text{a}}$ value of the substance indicates that substance is strongly acidic in nature. Both $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ and $K_{\text{a}}$ values are opposite to each other.

To determine: The reason corresponding to $K_{{\text{a}}_{\text{1}}}$ value of ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_4$ being greater than that of $K_{{\text{a}}_{\text{1}}}$ value of ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$.