Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2006

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    If at \[{{25}^{o}}C\]  the ionization constant of acetic acid is \[2\times {{10}^{-5}}\], the hydrolysis constant of sodium acetate will be:

    A) \[5\times {{10}^{-8}}\]                  

    B) \[5\times {{10}^{-9}}\]

    C) \[5\times {{10}^{-10}}\]               

    D) \[4\times {{10}^{-10}}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Hydrolysis constant of sodium acetate                 \[{{K}_{h}}=\frac{{{K}_{w}}}{{{K}_{a}}}\] \[\because \]     \[{{K}_{w}}={{10}^{-14}}\]and\[{{K}_{a}}=2\times {{10}^{-5}}\](given) \[\therefore \]  \[{{K}_{h}}=\frac{{{10}^{-14}}}{2\times {{10}^{-5}}}=\frac{10}{2}\times {{10}^{-10}}\]                       \[=5\times {{10}^{-10}}\]


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