A weak acid HA has degree of dissociation x. Which option gives the correct expression of pH - pKₐ ?

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

For a weak acid solution:

HA leftharpoons H^+ + A^- Kₐ = [H^+][A^-][HA]
Step 1: Expressing Concentration

Let the initial concentration be a. At equilibrium:

[HA] = a(1-x), [H^+] = ax, [A^-] = ax

Substituting into the equilibrium expression:

Kₐ = ((ax)(x))/(1-x) = [H^+] ((x)/(1-x))
Step 2: Logarithmic Rearrangement

Taking negative logarithms on both sides:

- Kₐ = - [H^+] - ((x)/(1-x)) pKₐ = pH - ((x)/(1-x)) pH - pKₐ = ((x)/(1-x))
Pattern Recognition

Sees: pH - pKₐ for weak acid equilibrium. Shortcut: This is equivalent to the Henderson-Hasselbalch framework: pH = pKₐ + [Salt][Acid] = pKₐ + (x)/(1-x).

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Q84 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Kp and Kc Relationship
For the reaction N₂O₄(g) leftharpoons 2NO₂(g) Kₚ = 0.492 atm at 300K . Kc for the reaction at same temperature is ______ × 10⁻² . (Given: R = 0.082 L atm mol⁻¹ K⁻¹)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

Related Formula
Kₚ = Kc · (RT)Δ ng
Core Logic

For the given gaseous equilibrium reaction:

N₂O₄(g) leftharpoons 2NO₂(g)

First, find the change in the number of moles of gas (Δ ng):

Δ ng = nₚ - nᵣ = 2 - 1 = 1
Step 1: Calculation

Substitute the given values into the Kₚ - Kc relationship: Kₚ = 0.492 R = 0.082 T = 300 K

0.492 = Kc · (0.082 × 300)¹ Kc = (0.492)/(0.082 × 300) Kc = (0.492)/(24.6)

Kc = 0.02

Converting to the requested format (x × 10⁻²):

Kc = 2 × 10⁻²

So, the value is 2.

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Q85 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Buffer Solutions
The pH of an aqueous solution containing 1M benzoic acid (pKₐ = 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. Answer: 100 to 100

Solution

Related Formula

Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation for Acidic Buffers:

pH = pKₐ + ( [Salt][Acid] )
Core Logic

Let the volume of 1M Benzoic acid be Vₐ mL and the volume of 1M Sodium benzoate be Vₛ mL. Total volume = Vₛ + Vₐ = 300 mL.

Millimoles of acid = 1 × Vₐ = Vₐ Millimoles of salt = 1 × Vₛ = Vₛ

Applying Henderson's Equation:

4.5 = 4.2 + ((Vₛ)/(Vₐ))
Step 1: Calculate Volume Ratio
((Vₛ)/(Vₐ)) = 4.5 - 4.2 = 0.3

Since 2 ≈ 0.3, we have:

(Vₛ)/(Vₐ) = 2

Vₛ = 2 Vₐ

Step 2: Substitute and Solve

We know Vₛ + Vₐ = 300 Substituting Vₛ = 2 Vₐ:

2 Vₐ + Vₐ = 300

3 Vₐ = 300

Vₐ = 100 mL
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Q82 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Solubility Product
The pH at which Mg(OH)₂ [Kₛₚ=1× 10⁻¹¹] begins to precipitate from a solution containing 0.10 M Mg²⁺ ions is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 9 to 9

Solution

Related Formula
Kₛₚ = [Mg²⁺][OH^-]² pOH = - [OH^-]

pH + pOH = 14

Core Logic

Precipitation begins just when the ionic product equals the solubility product (Qₛₚ = Kₛₚ).

Step 1: Calculating required [OH-]
[Mg²⁺][OH^-]² = 10⁻¹¹

Given [Mg²⁺] = 0.10 M

0.10 × [OH^-]² = 10⁻¹¹ [OH^-]² = 10⁻¹⁰ [OH^-] = 10⁻⁵ M
Step 2: Finding pH
pOH = - (10⁻⁵) = 5

pH = 14 - pOH pH = 14 - 5 = 9

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Q71 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Equilibrium Constants (Kp and Kc)
A(g) leftharpoons B(g) + (C)/(2)(g) The correct relationship between KP, α and equilibrium pressure P is
  • A. KP = α(1)/(2)P(1)/(2)(2 + α)(1)/(2)
  • B. KP = α(3)/(2)P(1)/(2)(2 + α)(1)/(2)(1 - α)
  • C. KP = α(1)/(2)P(3)/(2)(2 + α)(3)/(2)
  • D. KP = α(1)/(2)P(1)/(2)(2 + α)(3)/(2)

Solution

Related Formula
KP = PB · (PC)(1)/(2)PA

where Pᵢ is the partial pressure of component i.

Step 1: Setting up the ICE Table

For the reaction A(g) leftharpoons B(g) + (1)/(2) C(g)

Let initial moles of A = 1. At equilibrium: Moles of A = 1 - α Moles of B = α Moles of C = (α)/(2)

Total moles at equilibrium = (1 - α) + α + (α)/(2) = 1 + (α)/(2) = (2 + α)/(2)

Step 2: Calculating Partial Pressures

Using mole fraction × Total Pressure (P): PA = (1 - α)/(1 + (α)/(2)) · P PB = (α)/(1 + (α)/(2)) · P PC = ((α)/(2))/(1 + (α)/(2)) · P

Step 3: Calculating Kp
KP = PB · (PC)(1)/(2)PA KP = ( (α)/(1 + α/2) P ) · ( (α/2)/(1 + α/2) P )1/2(1 - α)/(1 + α/2) P KP = α · (α/2)1/2 · P3/2(1 + α/2)3/2 · (1 + α/2)/((1 - α) P) KP = α3/2 · P1/2√(2) · (1 + α/2)1/2 · (1 - α)

Since 1 + α/2 = (2+α)/(2), the √(2) in denominator cancels out perfectly leaving:

KP = α(3)/(2) P(1)/(2)(2 + α)(1)/(2)(1 - α)
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Q62 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Equilibrium Constant
For the given reaction, choose the correct expression of KC from the following :- Fe(aq)³⁺ + SCN(aq)⁻ leftharpoons (FeSCN)(aq)²⁺
  • A. KC = [FeSCN²⁺][Fe³⁺][SCN⁻]
  • B. KC = [Fe³⁺][SCN⁻][FeSCN²⁺]
  • C. KC = [FeSCN²⁺][Fe³⁺]²[SCN⁻]²
  • D. KC = [FeSCN²⁺]²[Fe³⁺][SCN⁻]

Solution

Related Formula
KC = [Products][Reactants]
Core Logic
KC = Products ion conc.Reactants ion conc. KC = [FeSCN²⁺][Fe³⁺][SCN⁻]
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