COMEDK2023ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
In a 0.2 M aqueous solution, lactic acid is 6.9 % dissociated. The value of dissociation constant is
Options
- A1.2 10⁻⁴
- B95 10⁻⁴
- C6.5 10⁻⁴
- D3.6 10⁻²
Correct answer
B. 95 10⁻⁴
Step-by-step solution
Given, =6.9 % Degree of dissociation, = 6.9 100 =0.069 According to ostwald's dilution law, aligned & K_a= ^2 C=(0.069)^2 0.2 & K_a=9.5 10⁻⁴ aligned