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If the degree of dissociation of acetic acid (CH3COOH) in a 0.9 M solution is 4.5×103. Then, its pKa value will be:

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4.74
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5.74
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6.74
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7.26
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Solution

The correct option is A 4.74
Given: degree of dissociation (α) of CH3COOH=4.5×103=0.0045

So, according to given reaction:

CH3COOH (aq.)H+ (aq.)+CH3COO (aq.)Initial: C 0 0At equilibrium: C(1α) Cα Cα

Ka=[CH3COO][H+][CH3COOH]=(Cα)2C(1α)=Cα21αKa=0.9×(0.0045)2(10.0045)1.8×105

pKa=log10(Ka)
putting values,
pKa=log10(1.8×105)=(6log1018)
pKa=61.26
pKa=4.74

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