Statement 1 : The H3O+ has additional water molecules closely associated with it.Statement 2 : In solid state the species H5O2+ and H9O4+ have been found to exist.
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
Both statements I and II are correct.
b
Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
c
Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
d
Both statements I and II are incorrect.
answer is A.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Hydrogen ion is a proton (H+), binds it self with the water molecules to form H3O+. Which has been detected in many compounds in the solid state. In aqueous solution the hydronium ion is further hydrated to give species like H5O2+ , H7O3+ , H9O4+.