JEE Advanced2023Paper 1CHEM-II
Q.
On decreasing the H from to , the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt (MX) of a weak acid (HX) increased from to . The of HX is:
- A
3
- B
4
- C
5
- D
2
Solution
Solubility at pH 7. In neutral water is not consumed by protonation, so mol/L, giving .
Solubility at pH 2. Write the two coupled equilibria with = total solubility of MX:
with .
with .
Mass balance: and . At pH = 2 the protonation is extensive, so most X converts to HX; let and . From the protonation equilibrium , giving and the condition .
Combine. When the acid is weak enough that , we get and substituting into yields
Use the given solubility ratio. . With , this gives .
Therefore . Answer: (B).
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