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The ionization constant of a monobasic acid is 2.24×102. The pH of 0.01 M acid solution is:

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1.3
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3.3
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5
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1.82
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.82
For monobasic acid, by applying Ostwald's dilution law equation, [H+]=c×Ka.
Substituting the given values in the above equation,
[H+]=(0.01×2.24×102)=0.014966M.
The pH is a negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration.
pH=log[H+]=log(0.014966)=1.82.

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