AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Equilibrium

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

What is [H⁺] in mol/L of a solution that is 0.20 M in CH₃COONa and 0.10 M in CH₃COOH? Ka for CH₃COOH = 1.8 × 10⁻⁵.

A

9.0 × 10⁻⁶

B

3.5 × 10⁻⁴

C

1.1 × 10⁻⁵

D

1.8 × 10⁻⁵

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Using the formula for buffer solutions, [H⁺] = Ka × ([CH₃COOH]/[CH₃COO⁻]) = 9.0 × 10⁻⁶.

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