How does $H_3PO_4$ behave in aqueous solution?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-16T03:57:01

$"As an acid.......................?"$

$H_3PO_4(aq) + H_2O(l) rightleftharpoons ""^(-)H_2PO_4 + H_3O^+$ , or for its formation?

$P_4O_10(s) + 6H_2O rarr 4H_3PO_4(aq)$

In water, phosphoric acid behaves as a diacid..........

$H_3PO_4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq)rarr Na_2^(+)""^(-)HPO_4(aq) + 2H_2O(l)$

How does H_3PO_4H_3PO_4 behave in aqueous solution?