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The following equilibrium exist in aqueous solution: CH3COOHCH3COO+H+ if dil. HCl is added without change in temperature then:

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Concentration of will increase
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Concentration of will decrease
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The equilibrium constant will decrease
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The equilibrium constant will increase
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Solution

The correct option is B Concentration of will decrease
When dil HCl is added concentration of H+ increases , to maintain the equilibrium CH3COO ion combines with excess H+ and hence concentration of acetate ions decreases

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