A species that can accept two protons is classified as dibasic. The dibasic molecule 1,2-ethanediamine, H 2

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A species that can accept two protons is classified as dibasic.
The dibasic molecule 1,2-ethanediamine, H2NC2H4NH2, which has pKb1 = 3.19 and pKb2 = 6.44, is titrated with HCl(aq). 

(a) What is the pH when [H2NC2H4NH2] = [H2NC2H4NH3+]?

(b) What is the pH when [H2NC2H4NH3+] = [+H3NC2H4NH3+]?

(c) Which is the predominant species at pH = 4.8?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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