Which of the following species is formed in the second step of the ionization of the triprotic acid H₃PO₄? A) H₃O⁺ B) H₂PO₄^- C) HPO₄²^- D) more than one correct response E) no correct response

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The question refers to the ionization of a triprotic acid, which means an acid that can donate three protons (H+ ions). The specific acid mentioned uses subscript and superscript formatting for its chemical formula, which might not be correctly interpreted without proper formatting. However, the question asks about the second step of ionization, implying the formation of a second ionized form. Since the correct interpretation of the chemical formula is challenging without proper formatting, and given the nature of triprotic acids where multiple ionized forms can exist depending on the ionization step, it's reasonable to consider that more than one response could be correct depending on the specific acid and its ionization steps.

Which of the Following Species Is Formed in the Second