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K1 and K2 for oxalic acid are 6.5×10^-2and 6.1×10^-5respectively. What will be the [OH^–] in a 0.01M solution of sodium oxalate?(a) 9.6×10^-6(b) 1.4×10^-1(c) 1.2×10^-6(d) 1.3×10^-8I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.My query is from Ionization of Water, Weak acids and Weak Bases in section Water Basics of Biochemistry |
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (C) 1.2×10^-6 To EXPLAIN: The hydrolysis of C2 O4^2- is as follows C2 O4^2-+ H2 O → HC2O^4- + OH^– |
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