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Assertion: Addition  of  HCl(aq.)  to  HCOOH(aq.) decreases the ionization of HCOOH. Reason:  Common  ion  effect  of  H⁺  ion,  reduces  the ionization of HCOOH.

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Explanation

HCl is a strong electrolyte which undergoes almost cent or 100 percent ionization i.e. HCl H Cl → HCOOH is a weak electrolyte thus extent of  ionization is less than 100% So,  HCOOH HCOO H As, + H from  strong  electrolyte  is  already  in  the solution, as per Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium of HCOOH  lies  largely  in  undissociated  form  i.e., HCOOH. Thus, dissociation of HCOOH has decreased i.e., α (degree of dissociation) is decreased which is due to presence of  H⁺ (common ion) from HCl.

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