Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 11

Answer

Diprotic acids are those acids which can donate 2 protons ( $H^+$) ions per molecule when they dissociate in an aqueous solution. Likewise, triprotic acids are those acids which can donate 3 protons ( $H^+$) ions per molecule when they dissociate in an aqueous solution.

Work Step by Step

Examples : Diprotic acid : $H_2SO_4$ Triprotic acid: $H_3PO_4$
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