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The following equilibrium exists in aqueous solution

CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO- + H+

If dilute HCl is added:


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Acetate ion concentration will decrease

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The equilibrium constant will increase.

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The equilibrium constant will decrease

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Acetate ion concentration will increase

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Solution

The correct option is A

Acetate ion concentration will decrease


When HCl is added it ionize to give hydronium ionwhich will combine with acetate ions present in buffer solution to form acetic acid.


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