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The acid dissociation constant `K_(a)` of acetic acid is `1.74 xx 10^(-5) ` at 298 K. The pH of a solution of 0.1 M acetic acid isA. 2.88B. 3.6C. `4.0`D. `1.0`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CH__(3)COOH hArr CH_(3)COO^(-) +H^(+)`
`alpha=sqrt((K_(a))/(C))=sqrt((1.74 xx 10^(-5))/(0.1 ))`
`=sqrt(1.74 xx 10^(-4)) =1.32 xx 10^(-2)`
`[H^(+)]=C alpha =0.1 xx 1.32 xx 10^(-2) =1.32 xx 10^(-3)`
`pH =- log 1.32 xx 10^(-3)`
`=3- log 1.32 =2.88 `


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