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Why does a dianion (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another O-$\ce{O-}$ group that can bind to cations? Does the second COO-$\ce{COO-}$ group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

Why does a dianion (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another O- group that can bind to cations? Does the second COO- group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

Why does a dianion (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another $\ce{O-}$ group that can bind to cations? Does the second $\ce{COO-}$ group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

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Why do dianonsdianions (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than anions?

Why does a dianondianion (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another O- group that can bind to cations? Does the second COO- group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

Why do dianons (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than anions?

Why does a dianon (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another O- group that can bind to cations? Does the second COO- group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

Why do dianions (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than anions?

Why does a dianion (such as malonate) bind cations more strongly than its equivalent anion (acetate)?

Is it simply because of the proximal availability of another O- group that can bind to cations? Does the second COO- group on malonate distribute charge in a better way that can allow for stronger binding?

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