Phosphoric acid is a triprotic acid in water,ionizing in the following sequential steps: H3PO4 + H2O H2PO4- + H3O+
H2PO4- + H2O HPO42- + H3O+
HPO42- + H2O PO43- + H3O+
Which equilibrium is most important in determining the pH of a solution of sodium phosphate?
A) HPO42- + H2O PO43- + H3O+
B) H3PO4 + H2O H2PO4- + H3O+
C) PO43- + H2O HPO42- + OH-
D) H2PO4- + H2O H3PO4 + OH-
E) 2H2O H3O+ + OH-
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