JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3ia183
Given Kw=1.0×10−14; for HX2COX3: Ka1=4.3×10−7, Ka2=4.7×10−11; for HX3POX4: Ka1=7.5×10−3, Ka2=6.2×10−8. Select the correct statement(s) about aqueous solutions of amphiprotic salts.
ANaHCOX3 solution is basic because Kw/Ka1>Ka2 for HX2COX3
BNaHX2POX4 solution is acidic because Ka2>Kw/Ka1 for HX3POX4
CNaHX2POX4 solution is basic because it is a sodium salt of a strong base
DDiluting a NaHCOX3 solution ten times changes its pH by about one unit
Answer: A, B
For HCOX3X−: Kb=Kw/Ka1=2.3×10−8≫Ka2=4.7×10−11, so it is basic. For HX2POX4X−: Ka2=6.2×10−8≫Kw/Ka1=1.3×10−12, so it is acidic. The pH of an amphiprotic ion is nearly independent of concentration, so dilution barely changes it.