Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

H2C2O4 + 2NaOH → Na2C2O4 + 2H2O

Descripción general

Oxalic acid is a diprotic organic acid that reacts with two equivalents of sodium hydroxide to form sodium oxalate and water. Oxalic acid is the simplest dicarboxylic acid and is used as a primary standard in acid-base titrations due to its high purity and stability.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Oxalic Acid C₂H₂O₄ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
Producto Water H₂O 2 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Oxalic acid is found naturally in rhubarb, spinach, and star fruit. Kidney stones can form from calcium oxalate when dietary oxalate is high.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en la producción de oxalatos para curtido de cuero, pulimento de metales y química analítica.

Propiedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-116,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: H₂C₂O₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂C₂O₄ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Oxalic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -116.0 kJ/mol.