Calculate the concentration of oxalate ion (c2o42–) in a 0.175 m solution of oxalic acid (c2h2o4). [for oxalic acid, ka1 = 6.5 × 10–2, ka2 = 6.1 × 10–5.]

Respuesta :

C2H2O4 C2HO4- + H+

0.175 - x x x + y

C2HO4- c2o42– + H+

x - y y x + y

K2 = (y) (x +y) / (x-y)

As, y << x

So, K2 = (y) (x) / (x)

K2 = y =6.1 × 10^–5

Hence, concentration of (c2o42–) 6.1 × 10^–5 M