JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3eq130
20.0 mL of a NaX2COX3 solution needs 12.0 mL of 0.100 M HCl to reach the phenolphthalein end point. The molarity of the NaX2COX3 solution is:
A0.0300M
B0.1200M
C0.0200M
D0.0600M
Answer: D
At the phenolphthalein end point COX3X2−→HCOX3X−, so 1 mol NaX2COX3 needs 1 mol HCl. HCl = 0.100 × 12.0 = 1.20 mmol, so NaX2COX3 = 1.20 mmol in 20.0 mL = 0.0600 M.