Question
What are polyprotic acids? Explain with the help of an example.
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Polyprotic acids are specific acids that are capable of losing more than a single proton per molecule in acid-base reactions. (In other words, acids that have more than one ionizable H+ atom per molecule). Protons are lost through several stages (one at each stage), with the first proton being the fastest and most easily lost. Contrast with monoprotic acids in section Monoprotic Versus Polyprotic Acids And Bases.