Q.
An indicator has pKIn = 5.3. In a certain titration, this indicator is found to be 20% ionized in its acid form. Thus, pH of the solution is
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a
4.7
b
5.3
c
5.9
d
6.2
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
HInAcid form ⇌ H+ Basic + In- formThus, acid form [HIn] = 0.80 MIn- = 0.20 M pH = pKIn + log In-HIn = 5.3 + log 0.20.8 = 5.3 + log 14 = 5.3 - 0.60 = 4.7
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