JEE Main202528 Jan 2025Morning ShiftChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
A weak acid HA has degree of dissociation x . Which option gives the correct expression of ( pH pK _ a )?
Options
- A0
- B(1+2 x )
- C( 1-x x )
- D( x 1-x )
Correct answer
D. ( x 1-x )
Step-by-step solution
aligned & K _ a = [ H ⁺ ]( x ) C (1- x ) & [ H ⁺ ]= K _ a (1- x ) x & H ⁺= K _ a + ( 1- x x ) & - H ⁺=- K _ a - 1- x x & pH = pK _ a - 1- x x & pH - pK _ a = x 1- x aligned