What causes unclear endpoints in diprotic acid titrations?

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Unclear endpoints in diprotic acid titrations occur when the pKa values of the acids are too close together, preventing distinct separation of the endpoints. This phenomenon is particularly relevant for acids such as malonic acid, maleic acid, and fumaric acid, which have closely spaced pKa values. Understanding the relationship between pKa values and endpoint clarity is crucial for accurate titration results. The discussion emphasizes the importance of analyzing the pKa values to predict titration behavior.

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Hello,

Can anyone help me with this question or point to where I could obtain an answer...

1. When performing diprotic acid titrations, you may see two clear endpoints or one may be unclear.
a. When do the unclear endpoints occur?
b. In which acids from the list below would you expect the endpoint to be unclear? Explain.
Acid FW pKa1 pKa2
Malonic acid 104.06 2.85 5.70
Maleic acid 116.07 1.92 6.23
Fumaric acid 116.07 3.02 4.38
Succinic acid 118.09 4.21 5.64
Itaconic acid 130.10 3.85 5.45
Glutaric acid 132.13 4.31 5.42

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