In a Neutral Polyprotic Acid, the Value of K_a2 Will

question 53

Multiple Choice

In a neutral polyprotic acid, the value of K_a2 will be ____ the value of K_a1 because ____.

• A) smaller than; it is more difficult to remove a hydrogen ion from a cation than from a neutral molecule
• B) larger than; it is more difficult to remove a hydrogen ion from an anion than from a neutral molecule
• C) larger than; it is more difficult to remove a hydrogen ion from a cation than from a neutral molecule
• D) smaller than; it is more difficult to remove a hydrogen ion from an anion than from a neutral molecule
• E) the same as; both hydrogen ions are bonded to the same anion

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