NEET 2025 Chemistry, question 59.

Phosphoric acid ionizes in three steps with their ionization constant values $K_{a_1}$, $K_{a_2}$ and $K_{a_3}$, respectively, while K is the overall ionization constant. Which of the following statements are true?

A. $\log K = \log K_{a_1} + \log K_{a_2} + \log K_{a_3}$

B. $H_3PO_4$ is a stronger acid than $H_2PO_4^-$ and $HPO_4^{2-}$.

C. $K_{a_1} > K_{a_2} > K_{a_3}$

D. $K_{a_1} = \frac{K_{a_3} + K_{a_2}}{2}$

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