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- Ionic Equilibrium
NEET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium
How does adding acetate ions to an acetic acid solution affect the...
How does adding acetate ions to an acetic acid solution affect the concentration of hydrogen ions, [H⁺]?
Options
- AIt increases [H⁺].
- BIt has no effect on[H⁺].
- CIt decreases [H⁺].
- DIt causes [H⁺] to become zero.
Correct answer
C. It decreases [H⁺].
Step-by-step solution
Adding acetate ions to an acetic acid solution decreases the concentration of hydrogen ions, [H⁺], by shifting the equilibrium toward undissociated acetic acid.