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Q. No.Phosphoric acid ionizes in three steps, with their ionization constant values \(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_1}, \mathrm{~K}_{\mathrm{a}_2} \text { and } \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_3} \text {, }\)respectively, while \(K\) is the overall ionization constant. Which of the following statements are true for the ionization of phosphoric acid?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. B, C and D only
2. A, B and C only
3. A and B only
4. A and C only
| A. | \(\log \mathrm{K}=\log \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_1}+\log \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_2}+\log \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_3}\) |
| B. | \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4\) is a stronger acid than \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{PO}_4^{-}\) and \(\mathrm{HPO}_4^{2-} .\) |
| C. | \(\mathrm{K}_{a_1} >\mathrm{~K}_{\mathrm{a}_2}>\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_3} \) |
| D. | \(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_1}=\frac{\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_3}+\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}_2}}{2}\) |
1. B, C and D only
2. A, B and C only
3. A and B only
4. A and C only
Subtopic: Â Ionisation Constant of Acid, Base & Salt |
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For a weak acid HA, the percentage of dissociation is nearly 1% at equilibrium.
If the concentration of acid is 0.1 mol L-1, then the correct option for its Ka at the same temperature will be:
If the concentration of acid is 0.1 mol L-1, then the correct option for its Ka at the same temperature will be:
| 1. | \(1 \times 10^{-4}\) | 2. | \(1 \times 10^{-6} \) |
| 3. | \(1 \times 10^{-5} \) | 4. | \(1 \times 10^{-3} \) |
Subtopic: Â Ionisation Constant of Acid, Base & Salt |
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