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Oxalic acid (H2C2O4) is a diprotic acid found in Rhubarb leaves. Write out the ionization reactions...

Oxalic acid (H2C2O4) is a diprotic acid found in Rhubarb leaves. Write out the ionization reactions for oxalic acid when it reacts with water. Give the states involved.
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Step 1: H2C2O4 (aq)   \rightleftharpoons   C2HO4- (aq) + H+ (aq)
Step 2: HC2O4- (aq) \rightleftharpoons C2O42- (aq) + H+ (aq)

Overall: H2C2O4 (aq)   \rightleftharpoons C2O42- (aq) + 2 H+ (aq)

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