Value of dissociation constant of acetic acid is 10−6, where as dissociation constant of formic acid is 10−5. Which of the following will be the value of pKa (acetic acid) - pKa (formic acid)?
A
10
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B
+1
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C
10−1
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D
−1
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Solution
The correct option is A+1 Ka (acetic acid)=10−6⟶pKa=−log(10−6)=6 (acetic acid)