Ionic Equilibrium & Acid-Base Theories
Ionization Constants Relationship
Ka₁, Ka₂ and Ka₃ are respective ionization constants for the following reactions (a), (b) and (c).
(a) H₂C₂O₄ ⇌ H⁺ + HC₂O₄⁻
(b) HC₂O₄⁻ ⇌ H⁺ + C₂O₄²⁻
(c) H₂C₂O₄ ⇌ 2H⁺ + C₂O₄²⁻
The relationship between Ka₁, Ka₂ and Ka₃ is given as