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19/02/2022 4:11 pm
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Why is Ka2 << Ka1 for H2SO4 in water?
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19/02/2022 4:16 pm
H2SO4(aq) + H2O → H3O+ + HSO4- ; Ka1 > 10
HSO4- + H2O(l) → H3O+ + SO4- ; Ka2 = 1.2 x 10-2
It can be noticed that Ka1 >> Ka2
This is because a neutral H2SO4 has a much higher tendency to lose a proton than the negatively charged.
Thus, the former is a much stronger acid than the latter.
This post was modified 3 years ago by Riya08