HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryPhysical ChemistryIonic equilibriumAchiever Section

Assertion: If a K  of HA is 10–3 and a K  of HB is 10 at 25ºC, pH of an aqueous solution of HB will be one unit greater than pH of equimolar solution of HA. Reason:  For  weak  acids,  both  concentration  and ionization constant affect the pH.

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Explanation

In case of weak acid Hx H x H C For every weak acid, a K C Thus, a H K C x . This line means that the hydrogen ion concentration of the  weak  acids  depends  on  the  value  of  ionization constant and the concentration both. Thus, the reason is true. So, if we assume  HA HB 1M Then, 3 HA H 10 1 x and 4 HB H 10 Hence, 2 HA 2 HB H 3.16 10 H 10 x Thus, pH of HA = 1.50 pH= HB = 2

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