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Me asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 5 years ago

N factor of H2SO4 in water? H2SO4 + H2O -> SO42- + H3O+ Or H2SO4 -> SO42- + 2H+?

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  • Trevor H
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    5 years ago
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    For titrations etc , where Normal solutions are used , H2SO4 is considered to be diprotic, therefore the N factor = 2

    H2SO4 ↔ 2H+ + SO4 2-

    or if you wish: H2SO4 + 2H2O ↔ 2H3O+ + SO4 2-

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