Unraveling The Mechanisms Of Proton Removal From Polyprotic Acids: Exploring Acid-Base Chemistry
Polyprotic acids release hydrogen ions sequentially in a pH-dependent manner. As pH decreases (becomes more acidic), hydrogen ions are removed from the acid’s acidic groups, resulting in the formation of conjugate bases. The strength of the acid is determined by its acid dissociation constants (Ka), with lower pKa values indicating higher acidity. The extent of…