Q.

The first, second and third dissociation constants of a polybasic acid are in the order

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a

Ka1>Ka2>Ka3

b

Ka1=Ka2=Ka3

c

Ka1<Ka2<Ka3

d

Ka1>Ka2=Ka3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The ionization reactions for polybasic acid are:

H3AH++H2A-  --------------- Ka1

H2A-H++HA2-  --------------- Ka2

HA2- H++A3-  --------------- Ka3

An acid is strong if its conjugate base is weak & stable.

Strength of a acid: H3A>H2A->HA2- 

Strength of a base: A3- >HA2- >H2A-  

& value of acid ionisation constant of a polybasic acid is of order Ka1>Ka2>Ka3

Hence, the correct option is option 1) Ka1>Ka2>Ka3.

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