MHT CET202311 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryChemical EquilibriumActual
A weak base is 1.42 % dissociated in its 0.05 M solution. Calculate its dissociation constant.
Options
- A5.5 10⁻⁵
- B4.0 10⁻⁵
- C1.8 10⁻⁵
- D1.0 10⁻⁵
Correct answer
D. 1.0 10⁻⁵
Step-by-step solution
Percent dissociation =1.42 % =0.0142 For a weak monoacidic base, aligned K _ b & = ^2 C & =(0.0142)^2 (0.05) & =1.0082 10⁻⁵ aligned