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Which of the following is arranged in the order of increseing ionization constants of `H_(3)PO_(4)` ?A. `K_(3) lt K_(1) lt K_(2)`B. `K_(1) lt K_(2) lt K_(3)`C. `K_(2) lt K_(1) lt K_(3)`D. `K_(3) lt K_(2) lt K_(1)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Higher order ionization constants `(K_(2),K_(3))` are smaller than the lower order ionization constant `(K_(1))` of a polyprotic acid. It is more difficult to remove a positively charged proton form a negative ion `(H_(2)PO_(4)^(-),HPO_(4)^(2-))` due to electrostatic attraction.


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