When a sample of oxalic acid (H2C2O4), which is a diprotic acid (both H-atoms are acidic), is titrated with 0.250 M potassium hydroxide solution, 24.09 mL of the potassium hydroxide solution are required to neutralize the acid.  How many grams of oxalic acid where present in the sample? 2 KOH(aq)  +  H2C2O4(s)  →  K2C2O4(aq)  +  2 H2O(l) Your answer should have 3 significant figures. Answer:

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When a sample of oxalic acid (H2C2O4), which is a diprotic acid (both H-atoms are acidic), is titrated with 0.250 M potassium hydroxide solution, 24.09 mL of the potassium hydroxide solution are required to neutralize the acid.  How many grams of oxalic acid where present in the sample?

2 KOH(aq)  +  H2C2O4(s)  →  K2C2O4(aq)  +  2 H2O(l)

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