Write out the stepwise ka reaction for the diprotic acid h2so3

Chemistry

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jasenka [17]3 years ago

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<span>This is a 2 step dissociation reaction. But to find $\large K_a = \frac{[prodcuts]}{[reactants]}$</span>

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