[Four-digit Integer] An aqueous solution of aniline of concentration 0.2 M is prepared. How many mil — Ionic Equilibrium Chemistry Question
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[Four-digit Integer] An aqueous solution of aniline of concentration 0.2 M is prepared. How many milligrams of $NaOH$ should be added in 500 ml of this solution so that aniline ion concentration in the solution becomes 10^-8 M? Kb of C6H5NH2 = 4.0 × 10^-10.
💡 Solution & Explanation
C6H5NH2 + $H_2O$ ⇌ C6H5$NH_3$+ + OH- (Kb = 4.0 × 10^-10).<br>Kb = [C6H5$NH_3$+][OH-] / [C6H5NH2] => 4.0 × 10^-10 = (10^-8 × [OH-]) / 0.2 => [OH-] = 8.0 × 10^-3 M.<br>Since $NaOH$ is a strong base, [OH-] approx [$NaOH$] = 8.0 × 10^-3 M.<br>Moles of $NaOH$ in 500 mL = 8.0 × 10^-3 × 0.5 = 4.0 × 10^-3 mol.<br>Mass in mg = 4.0 × 10^-3 mol × 40 g/mol × 1000 mg/g = 160 mg.