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Statement 1 : The molar concentrations of proton aceeptor and proton donor become equal at the midpoint of titration of a weak acid. Statement 2 : The `pK_(a)` of a weak acid becomes equal to pH of the solution at the midpoint of its titration.A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true , statement 2 is correct explanation for statement 3B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true , statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 3C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is falseD. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A According to Henderson-Hasselbalch equation `pH = pK_(a) + log.(["proton acceptor"])/(["proton donor"])` At midpoint of titration of weak acid `[HA] = [A^(-)]` and hence `pH = pK_(a) + log 1.0 = pK_(a)` |
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