10mL of 0.1M tribasic acid H3A is titrated with 0.1MNaOH solution. What is the ratio of [H3A][A3−] at 2nd equivalence point? [Given that: Ka1=10−3,Ka2=10−8,Ka3=10−12]
A
≃10−4
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B
≃10+4
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C
≃10−7
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D
≃10+6
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Solution
The correct option is C≃10−7 At the second equivalence point, the ratio [H3A][A3−] is given by the expression: [H3A][A3−]≈Ka3×Ka1Ka2=1×10−12×1×10−31×10−8=1×10−7.