Citric Acid Titration Curves: The Secret’s Out! [Explained]
Understanding citric acid, a ubiquitous tricarboxylic acid in metabolic pathways, necessitates analyzing its behavior during titration. The resulting titration curve, often puzzling at first glance, is deeply intertwined with its three distinct pKa values. Electrochemical analysis using a pH meter allows for a precise visualization of these deprotonation steps. Ultimately, the question arises: why does […]