Problem- in the molecular structure of maleic acid and


Problem- In the molecular structure of maleic acid and fumeric acid there are four H atoms. However, the compounds are diprotic and only dissociate two of the H atoms. In these compounds,

a) Which H atoms can be dissociated in water?

b) Why are the other two H atoms not able to dissociate in water?

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