AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Ionic Equilibrium

AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Hydrolysis of Salts MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

The ionization constant of ammonium hydroxide is 1.77 × 10⁻⁵ at 298 K. Hydrolysis constant of ammonium chloride is:

A

6.50 × 10⁻¹²

B

5.65 × 10⁻¹³

C

5.65 × 10⁻¹²

D

4.65 × 10⁻¹⁰

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The hydrolysis constant (Kₕ) is calculated using the formula Kₕ = K_w / K_b. Given K_b = 1.77 × 10⁻⁵ and K_w = 1 × 10⁻¹⁴, we find Kₕ = 5.65 × 10⁻¹⁰.

Found an issue with this question?