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In this study, the protonation and Eu(III) complexation behaviors of glyphosate (H3A) and its N-methylated derivative, N-methylglyphosate (H3B), in aqueous solution were systematically compared using potentiometry, NMR spectroscopy, ESI-MS, and Eu(III) luminescence measurements. Potentiometric and 31P NMR analyses showed that N-methylation primarily affects the first protonation equilibrium while preserving preferential initial protonation at a phosphonate oxygen. Potentiometric analysis supported a Eu(III) complexation model restricted to a maximum 1:2 metal-to-ligand stoichiometry, containing EuLH, EuL, EuL2H2, and EuL2, with H3B exhibiting higher cumulative formation constants than H3A. ESI-MS provided complementary support for the predominant 1:1\/1:2 stoichiometric framework, while no definitive evidence for 1:3 species was obtained under the measurement conditions. La(III) NMR and Eu(III) luminescence measurements further revealed distinct local coordination and hydration responses for the two ligands. 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