3. The pKa,1 and pKa,2 of ortho and para isomers of phthalic acid (diprotic acid) are shown below: Provide an explanation on the differences of their pKa values.

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3. The pKa,1 and pKa,2 of ortho and para isomers of phthalic acid (diprotic acid) are shown below:

Provide an explanation on the differences of their pKa values.

3. The pKa,1 and pKa2 of ortho and para isomers of phthalic acid (diprotic acid) are shown below:
pKa1
2.98
pKa2
phthalic acid
terephthalic acid
5.28
3.51
4.82
ço,H
.coH
Co,H
HO;C
phthalic acid
terephthalic acid
Provide an explanation on the differences of their pka values.
Transcribed Image Text:3. The pKa,1 and pKa2 of ortho and para isomers of phthalic acid (diprotic acid) are shown below: pKa1 2.98 pKa2 phthalic acid terephthalic acid 5.28 3.51 4.82 ço,H .coH Co,H HO;C phthalic acid terephthalic acid Provide an explanation on the differences of their pka values.
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