Succinic acid (HO2CCH2CH2CO2H) is an intermediate in the Kreb's cycle used to "burn" carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. The formula for succinic acid can be abbreviated as H2Sc.
H2Sc(aq) + H2O(l)
H3O+(aq) + HSc-(aq) Ka1 = 6.9 x 10-5
HSc-(aq) + H2O(l)
H3O+(aq) + Sc2-(aq) Ka2 = 2.5 x 10-6
Which of the following assumptions may not be valid for solutions of succinic acid because the difference between Ka1 and Ka2 for H2Sc is very small?
A) [H3O+] Kw/[OH-]
B) [H2Sc] < [Sc2-]
C) [HSc- ] [H3O+]
D) [H2Sc] CH2Sc
E) None of these assumptions are legitimate for this solution.
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