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Q.

In aqueous solution the ionization constants for carbonic acid are : K1=4.2×107 and K2=4.8×1011

Select the correct statement for a saturated 0.034 M solution of the carbonic acid.

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a

The concentration of CO32 is  0.034 M

b

The concentration of CO32 is greater than that of HCO3

c

The concentration of H+ and HCO3 are approximately equal

d

The concentration of H+ is double that of CO32

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

For the carbonic acid of saturated 0.034 M solution,

H2CO3=0.034=CO32+HCO3

CO32<HCO3 because k1>>k2

H+HCO3

Thus, the concentration of H+ and HCO3 are approximately equal.

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