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The pH of an aqueous solution containing 1M benzoic acid (pK_a = 4.20) and 1M sodium benzoate is 4.5. The volume of benzoic acid solution in 300 mL of this buffer solution is ______ mL.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 100 to 100 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation for Acidic Buffers: mathrmpH = pK_a + log left( frac[textSalt][textAcid] right) ### Core Logic Let the volume of 1M Benzoic acid be V_a mL and the volume of 1M Sodium benzoate be V_s mL. Total volume = V_s + V_a = 300\,textmL. Millimoles of acid = 1 times V_a = V_a Millimoles of salt = 1 times V_s = V_s Applying Henderson's Equation: 4.5 = 4.2 + log left(fracV_sV_aright) ### Step 1: Calculate Volume Ratio log left(fracV_sV_aright) = 4.5 - 4.2 = 0.3 Since log 2 approx 0.3, we have: fracV_sV_a = 2 V_s = 2 V_a ### Step 2: Substitute and Solve We know V_s + V_a = 300 Substituting V_s = 2 V_a: 2 V_a + V_a = 300 3 V_a = 300 V_a = 100 \, textmL ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Gas Phase Chemical Equilibrium and Degree of Dissociation
Consider the following chemical equilibrium of the gas phase reaction at a constant temperature : mathrm A (mathrm g) rightleftharpoons mathrm B (mathrm g) + mathrm C (mathrm g) If p being the total pressure, K_p is the pressure equilibrium constant and alpha is the degree of dissociation, then which of the following is true at equilibrium?
  • A. textIf p text value is extremely high compared to K_ptext, alpha approx 1
  • B. textWhen p text increases alpha text decreases
  • C. textIf K_p text value is extremely high compared to ptext, alpha text becomes much less than unity
  • D. textWhen p text increases alpha text increases

Solution

### Related Formula K_p = fracp_B cdot p_Cp_A ### Core Logic Let us write down the dissociation dynamics for the reaction starting with a moles of mathrmA(g): beginarrayrcccc & mathrmA(g) & rightleftharpoons & mathrmB(g) & + & mathrmC(g) \\ textInitial (t=0): & a & & 0 & & 0 \\ textEquilibrium (t=eq): & a(1-alpha) & & aalpha & & aalpha endarray textTotal moles at equilibrium = a(1-alpha) + aalpha + aalpha = a(1+alpha) ### Step 1: Calculate Partial Pressures The mole fractions (X_i) are: - X_A = frac1-alpha1+alpha - X_B = fracalpha1+alpha - X_C = fracalpha1+alpha If the total pressure of the gas mixture at equilibrium is p, the partial pressures are: - p_A = left( frac1-alpha1+alpha right) p - p_B = left( fracalpha1+alpha right) p - p_C = left( fracalpha1+alpha right) p ### Step 2: Relate K_p to alpha and p Using the expression for K_p: K_p = fracp_B cdot p_Cp_A = fracleft(fracalpha1+alpharight)p cdot left(fracalpha1+alpharight)pleft(frac1-alpha1+alpharight)p K_p = fracalpha^2 p1-alpha^2 implies fracalpha^21-alpha^2 = fracK_pp Since K_p is strictly a function of temperature, it remains constant. Therefore, if total pressure p **increases**, the term fracK_pp decreases, which demands that the term fracalpha^21-alpha^2 must decrease. This is only possible if the degree of dissociation **alpha decreases**. ### Pattern Recognition Le Chatelier's Principle Shortcut: For reactions with Delta n_g > 0, raising the pressure pushes the system in the reverse direction to decrease the gas moles, which logically decreases the degree of dissociation alpha. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium
Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Haber's Process and Thermodynamics
Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of thermodynamic properties of Haber's process?
  • A. textGraph (1)
  • B. textGraph (2)
  • C. textGraph (3)
  • D. textGraph (4)

Solution

### Related Formula Delta G^circ = Delta H^circ - TDelta S^circ ln K_texteq = -fracDelta G^circRT = -fracDelta H^circRT + fracDelta S^circR ### Core Logic Let us state Haber's process reaction: mathrmN_2(g) + 3H_2(g) rightarrow 2NH_3(g) This synthesis reaction is thermodynamically characterized by: 1. **Delta H^circ < 0** (Exothermic reaction) 2. **Delta S^circ < 0** (Decrease in the number of gaseous molecules, from 4 moles to 2 moles) Both Delta H^circ and Delta S^circ remain relatively constant across the temperature range of interest. mathrmN_2(mathrmg) + 3mathrmH_2(mathrmg) rightarrow 2mathrmNH_3 DeltamathrmH^circ = -textve DeltamathrmS^circ = -textve (As gaseous moles decreases). (1) As temperature increases frac-DeltamathrmH^circ_mathrmRmathrmT , decreases (2) DeltamathrmG^circ = -mathrmRT ln mathrmK_mathrmeq mathrmR ln mathrmK_mathrmeq = -fracDeltamathrmG^circmathrmT (on increasing temperature in exothermic reaction mathrmK_mathrmeq decreases) DeltamathrmH^circ and DeltamathrmS^circ are almost constant with temperature. This perfectly matches Graph (1). ### Pattern Recognition Since Haber's process is exothermic, K_texteq must decrease as temperature increases (according to Le Chatelier's Principle). Because R ln K_texteq = -Delta G^circ/T, the quantity -Delta G^circ/T must also decrease with temperature. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium Class 11 Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics
Q jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Gaseous Equilibrium Constant Calculation
Consider the following equilibrium, mathrmCO(mathrmg) + 2mathrmH_2(mathrmg) rightleftharpoons mathrmCH_3mathrmOH(mathrmg) 0.1 mol of CO along with a catalyst is present in a 2mathrmdm^3 flask maintained at 500mathrmK. Hydrogen is introduced into the flask until the pressure is 5 bar and 0.04 mol of mathrmCH_3mathrmOH is formed. The mathrmK_p^0 is times 10^-3 (nearest integer). Given: mathrmR = 0.08mathrmdm^3cdottextbarcdotmathrmK^-1cdottextmol^-1 Assume only methanol is formed as the product and the system follows ideal gas behaviour.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 74 to 74

Solution

### Related Formula Ideal Gas equation layout for aggregate systems: P_texttotal cdot V = n_texttotal cdot RT Partial Pressure expression using mole fractions: p_i = X_i cdot P_texttotal ### Core Logic Let's tabulate equilibrium progress row-by-row: * Reaction matrix: beginarraylcccc & mathrmCO(g) & + & mathrm2H_2(g) & rightleftharpoons & mathrmCH_3OH(g) \\ t=0 & 0.1 & & a & & 0 \\ t_texteq & 0.1 - x & & a - 2x & & x endarray * Given x = 0.04mathrm~mol at equilibrium: - n_mathrmCO = 0.1 - 0.04 = 0.06mathrm~mol - n_mathrmCH_3OH = 0.04mathrm~mol * Determine total moles via system pressure (P = 5mathrm~bar, V = 2mathrm~L, T = 500mathrmK): 5 times 2 = n_texttotal times 0.08 times 500 implies n_texttotal = frac1040 = 0.25mathrm~mol * Find remaining unknown hydrogen moles: n_texttotal = 0.06 + n_mathrmH_2 + 0.04 = 0.25 implies n_mathrmH_2 = 0.15mathrm~mol ### Step 1: Calculate Kp Compute partial pressures using fractional allocation fractions (n_texttotal = 0.25): * p_mathrmCH_3OH = frac0.040.25 times 5 = 0.8mathrm~bar * p_mathrmCO = frac0.060.25 times 5 = 1.2mathrm~bar * p_mathrmH_2 = frac0.150.25 times 5 = 3.0mathrm~bar Substitute these pressures into the equilibrium expression: K_p = fracp_mathrmCH_3OHp_mathrmCO cdot (p_mathrmH_2)^2 = frac0.81.2 times 3^2 = frac0.810.8 = 0.07407 = 74.07 times 10^-3 Rounding to the nearest integer yields 74. ### Pattern Recognition Finding the total moles using the Ideal Gas Law from the final equilibrium pressure and volume cuts down steps, as it avoids explicitly computing the initial hydrogen amount 'a' first. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium
Q34 jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Solubility Product and Precipitation
If equal volumes of mathrmAB_2 and XY (both are salts) aqueous solutions are mixed, which of the following combination will give a precipitate of mathrmAY_2 at 300mathrmK? (Given mathrmK_sp (at 300mathrmK) for mathrmAY_2 = 5.2 times 10^-7)
  • A. (1)\ 3.6 times 10^-3\ mathrmM\ AB_2,\ 5.0 times 10^-4\ mathrmM\ XY
  • B. (2)\ 2.0 times 10^-4\ mathrmM\ AB_2,\ 0.8 times 10^-3\ mathrmM\ XY
  • C. (3)\ 2.0 times 10^-2\ mathrmM\ AB_2,\ 2.0 times 10^-2\ mathrmM\ XY
  • D. (4)\ 1.5 times 10^-4\ mathrmM\ AB_2,\ 1.5 times 10^-3\ mathrmM\ XY

Solution

### Related Formula Condition for precipitation step to happen dynamically: Q_mathrmsp > K_mathrmsp where Ionic Product Q_mathrmsp = [mathrmA^2+][mathrmY^-]^2. ### Core Logic When equal volumes are combined, total fluid volume doubles, meaning individual concentrations are exactly cut in half: [mathrmA^2+] = frac[mathrmAB_2]_02, quad [mathrmY^-] = frac[mathrmXY]_02 Let's calculate Q_mathrmsp value for item layout (3): * [mathrmA^2+] = frac2.0 times 10^-22 = 10^-2\ mathrmM * [mathrmY^-] = frac2.0 times 10^-22 = 10^-2\ mathrmM * Evaluating total value: Q_mathrmsp = (10^-2) times (10^-2)^2 = 10^-6 * Comparing arrays: 10^-6 > 5.2 times 10^-7, confirming precipitation conditions are satisfied. ### Pattern Recognition Do not skip the dilution factor! Halving initial chemical molar values before calculating the reaction quotients prevents incorrect combinations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium
Q30 jee_main_2025_07_april_morning pH Calculations
An aqueous solution of mathrmHCl with mathrmpH\ 1.0 is diluted by adding equal volume of water (ignoring dissociation of water). The mathrmpH of mathrmHCl solution would: (Given log 2 = 0.30)
  • A. textreduce to 0.5
  • B. textincrease to 1.3
  • C. textremain same
  • D. textincrease to 2

Solution

### Related Formula textpH = -log_10[textH^+] ### Core Logic For the initial solution: textpH = 1.0 implies [textH^+]_1 = 10^-1 = 0.1 text M When we dilute the solution by adding an equal volume of water, the final volume is doubled (V_2 = 2V_1). Thus, the final concentration is halved: [textH^+]_2 = frac[textH^+]_12 = frac0.12 = 0.05 text M Now, calculate the new textpH: textpH_2 = -log_10(0.05) = -log_10left(frac120right) = log_10 20 = log_10(10 times 2) = 1 + log_10 2 textpH_2 = 1 + 0.30 = 1.30 ### Pattern Recognition Diluting any strong acid by 2 times increases the textpH by exactly log_10 2 approx 0.30. Thus, 1.0 + 0.3 = 1.3 immediately. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Ionic Equilibrium

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