What is the equilibrium concentration of H2C2O4 in a 0.542 M oxalic acid, H2C2O4, solution? For oxalic acid, Ka1 = 6.1 x 10–2 and Ka2 = 5.1 x 10–5.

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What is the equilibrium concentration of H2C2O4 in a 0.542 M oxalic acid, H2C2O4, solution? For oxalic acid, Ka1 = 6.1 x 10–2 and Ka2 = 5.1 x 10–5.

a.

1.4 x 10–1 M

b.

1.1 x 10–1 M

c.

2.3 x 10–1 M

d.

3.88 x 10–1 M

e.

8.9 x 10–2 M

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