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Uttarakhand PMT Uttarakhand PMT Solved Paper-2007

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    The pH of a dilute solution of acetic acid was found to be 4.3. The addition of a small crystal of sodium acetate will cause pH to

    A)  become less than 4.3

    B)  become more than 4.3

    C)  remain equal to 4.3

    D)  unpredictable

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     On adding\[C{{H}_{3}}COONa\]to\[C{{H}_{3}}COOH,\]ionization of\[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]will decrease due to common ion effect ie,\[[{{H}^{+}}]\]will decrease. Hence, pH will increase.


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