If the molar conductivity of a solution of a monobasic weak acid is , its extent (degree) of dissociation will be
[Assume and .]
- A0.225
- B0.215
- C0.115
- D0.125
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Correct answer: A
To determine the degree of dissociation (α) of a weak acid, we use the formula:
$ \alpha = \frac{\Lambda_{\mathrm{m}}}{\Lambda_{\mathrm{m}}^{\circ}} $
where:
$ \Lambda_{\mathrm{m}} $ is the molar conductivity of the solution, provided as $ 90 \, \mathrm{S} \, \mathrm{cm}^2 \, \mathrm{mol}^{-1} $.
$ \Lambda_{\mathrm{m}}^{\circ} $ is the limiting molar conductivity of the acid, calculated as the sum of the limiting molar conductivities of its ions.
Given:
$ \Lambda_{+}^{\circ} = 349.6 \, \mathrm{S} \, \mathrm{cm}^2 \, \mathrm{mol}^{-1} $ (cation)
$ \Lambda_{-}^{\circ} = 50.4 \, \mathrm{S} \, \mathrm{cm}^2 \, \mathrm{mol}^{-1} $ (anion)
First, calculate $ \Lambda_{\mathrm{m}}^{\circ} $:
$ \Lambda_{\mathrm{m}}^{\circ} = \Lambda_{+}^{\circ} + \Lambda_{-}^{\circ} = 349.6 + 50.4 = 400 \, \mathrm{S} \, \mathrm{cm}^2 \, \mathrm{mol}^{-1} $
Next, use the given values to find the degree of dissociation:
$ \alpha = \frac{90}{400} = 0.225 $
Therefore, the degree of dissociation of the acid is 0.225.
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