?Account for the following observations: (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{3}\) is a diprotic acid. (b) Nitric acid is a strong aci

Chapter 22, Problem 22.6

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Account for the following observations:

(a) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{3}\) is a diprotic acid.

(b) Nitric acid is a strong acid, whereas phosphoric acid is weak.

(c) Phosphate rock is ineffective as a phosphate fertilizer.

(d) Phosphorus does not exist at room temperature as diatomic molecules, but nitrogen does.

(e) Solutions of \(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) are quite basic.

Text Transcription:

H3PO3

Na3PO4

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