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Molar conductance of a 0.2 M solution of a weak acid, HA is 2.8×102 Sm2 mol1. If the limiting molar conductance of HA is 560 S m2 mol1, the dissociation constant of the acid is:

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5×1010
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1010
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5×105
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2×1015
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Solution

The correct option is B 5×1010
Degree of dissociation= α=Molar conductance of 0.2MsolnLimiting molar conductvity

α=2.8×102560=5×105

HAH++A

C(1α) Cα Cα

Ka=C2α2C(1α)KaCα21α

α<<1Ka=Cα2

Ka=0.2×(5×105)2

=0.2×25×1010=5×1010

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