HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryPhysical ChemistryIonic equilibriumAchiever Section

The equilibrium constant for this reaction is approximately 10–3. HPO (aq.) HCO (aq.) H PO (aq.) CO (aq.) Which is the strongest conjugate base in this reaction? (a) HPO (aq.) (b) HCO (aq.) (c) H PO (aq.) (d) CO (aq.)

Answer
D
Explanation

When 3 10 K Backward reaction is more favourable Thus,  in  solution, 2 4 HPO and 3 HCO   are dominant. Now, 2 4 HPO is conjugate base of 2 4 H POand 3 HCO is conjugate acid of 2 3 CO . Thus,  Base  involved  in  this  reaction  are 2 3 CO and 2 4 HPO Since, reaction is favoured in  backward direction it is clear 2 3 CO is  stronger  base  than 2 4 HPO as  stronger acid/base  reacts  to  drive  reaction  towards  weaker conjugate counterpart.

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