JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3ie054
0.20M HA (Ka=4.0×10−5) is made 0.10M in NaA by dissolving the solid (no volume change). Taking [HA]≈0.20 and [AX−]≈0.10M, which statements are correct? (log8=0.903)
AThe degree of ionisation of HA falls to about 4.0×10−4.
BThe pH becomes 4.10.
C[HX+] is reduced by a factor of about 35.
DKa of HA decreases.
Answer: A, B, C
Common ion AX−: [HX+]=Ka[HA]/[AX−]=4.0×10−5×2=8.0×10−5M, so pH=4.10 and α=4.0×10−4. Without the salt [HX+]=Kac=2.83×10−3, a ratio of 35.4. Ka depends only on temperature.