What is the value of pKb(CH3COO−) if λ∞m=390 & λm=7.8 for 0.04 M CH3COOH at 25oC?
A
9.3
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B
9.2
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C
4.7
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D
4.8
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Solution
The correct option is B 9.2 As, dissociation factor α=λmλ∞m=7.8390=0.02 ⇒Ka(CH3COOH)=Cα2=0.4×(0.02)2=(2)4×10−6 ⇒pKa=6−log24=6−4×0.3=4.8 ⇒pKb(CH3COO−)=14−pka=9.2