Phosphoric acid,H₃PO₄,is a triprotic acid.What is the total number of moles of H⁺ available for reaction in 2.50 L of 0.700 M H₃PO₄?

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Phosphoric acid is triprotic, meaning each mole can release 3 moles of H⁺ ions. Therefore, 2.50 L of 0.700 M H₃PO₄ contains 2.50 L × 0.700 mol/L = 1.75 moles of H₃PO₄. Since each mole of H₃PO₄ can release 3 moles of H⁺, the total moles of H⁺ available is 1.75 moles × 3 = 5.25 moles.

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