Solved: Some pKa data for simple dibasic acids are shown. How can you account for the

Chapter 20, Problem 20.32

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Some pKa data for simple dibasic acids are shown. How can you account for the fact that the difference between the first and second ionization constants decreases with increasing distance between the carboxyl groups? Name Structure pK1 pK2 Oxalic HO2CCO2H 1.2 4.2 Succinic HO2CCH2CH2CO2H 4.2 5.6 Adipic HO2C(CH2)4CO2H 4.4 5.4

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