GivenΔH0ioninaz(HCN) = 45.2 kJ mol−1and ΔH0ioninaz(CH3COOH) = 2.1 kJ mol−1. Which one of the following is true?
A
pka(HCN)=pka(CH3COOH)
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B
pka(HCN)>pka(CH3COOH)
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C
pka(HCN)<pka(CH3COOH)
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D
pka(HCN)=(45.17/2.07)pka(CH3COOH)
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Solution
The correct option is Bpka(HCN)>pka(CH3COOH) HCN is a weaker acid than CH3COOH from ΔH ionization value pkaα1strengthofacid Since HCN is weaker acid ∴pka (HCN) > pka (CH3COOH)$