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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