COMEDK2023Evening ShiftChemistrySolutionsActual
Choose the incorrect statement:
Options
- AHigher the K _ H value for a gas at a given pressure, higher is its solubility in that solvent.
- BK _ H value for a gas present in a given solvent depends on the nature of solute and solvent.
- CK _ H value changes with change in the partial pressure of the gas.
- DK _ H value is temperature dependent.
Correct answer
A. Higher the K _ H value for a gas at a given pressure, higher is its solubility in that solvent.
Step-by-step solution
By Henry's Law: p = K_H x , where x is the mole fraction (solubility) of gas. Rearranging: x = p K_H At a given pressure, solubility x is inversely proportional to K_H . Higher K_H lower solubility. (1) Incorrect: Higher K_H means lower solubility, not higher. (2) Correct: K_H depends on the nature of gas and solvent. (3) Correct: K_H is independent of partial pressure (it is a constant at given temperature). (4) Correct: K_H is temperature dependent. Incorrect statement: (1)