Chemistry-Chemical Equilibrium

NEET Chemistry Chemical Equilibrium MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

What is the ionization constant (K_a) of a weak acid HX defined as?

A

cα² / (1 - α)

B

c²α / (1 + α)

C

c(1 - α)² / α

D

c²(1 - α) / α²

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The ionization constant (K_a) of a weak acid HX is given by the formula K_a = cα² / (1 - α), where c is the initial concentration and α is the extent of ionization. This is derived from the acid dissociation equilibrium in the context of weak acids.

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