H3PO4 ⇄ H+ + H2PO4− Ka1 = 7.2 × 10^−3 H2PO4− ⇄ H+ + HPO4^2− Ka2 = 6.3 × 10^−8 HPO4^2− ⇄ H+ + PO4^3− — Acids and Bases Chemistry Question
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H3PO4 ⇄ H+ + H2PO4− Ka1 = 7.2 × 10^−3
H2PO4− ⇄ H+ + HPO4^2− Ka2 = 6.3 × 10^−8
HPO4^2− ⇄ H+ + PO4^3− Ka3 = 4.5 × 10^−13
A solution is prepared by mixing 50 mL of 1 M NaH2PO4 with 50 mL of 1 M Na2HPO4. On the basis of the information above, which of the following species is present in the solution at the lowest concentration?
A.
Na+
B.
HPO4^2-
C.
H2PO4-
D.✓ Correct
PO4^3-
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