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The dissociation constant of monobasic acids `A, B,C` and `D` are `6 xx 10^(-4),5xx10^(-5), 3.6 xx 10^(-6)`, and `7 xx 10^(-10)`, respectively. The `pH` values of their `0.1M` aqueous solutions are in the order.

A

`D gt C gt B gt A`

B

`A gt B gt C gt D`

C

`A =B = C = D`

D

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To determine the order of pH values for the given monobasic acids A, B, C, and D based on their dissociation constants (Ka), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given dissociation constants The dissociation constants (Ka) for the acids are as follows: - Acid A: \( K_a = 6 \times 10^{-4} \) - Acid B: \( K_a = 5 \times 10^{-5} \) - Acid C: \( K_a = 3.6 \times 10^{-6} \) - Acid D: \( K_a = 7 \times 10^{-10} \) ### Step 2: Understand the relationship between Ka and pH The higher the dissociation constant (Ka), the stronger the acid. A stronger acid will dissociate more in solution, producing more \( H^+ \) ions, which leads to a lower pH value. ### Step 3: Calculate the concentration of \( H^+ \) ions for each acid For a weak acid, the dissociation can be represented as: \[ HA \rightleftharpoons H^+ + A^- \] The dissociation constant expression is: \[ K_a = \frac{[H^+][A^-]}{[HA]} \] Assuming \( x \) is the concentration of \( H^+ \) produced, we can approximate for a 0.1 M solution: \[ K_a \approx \frac{x^2}{0.1 - x} \] Since \( x \) is small compared to 0.1, we can simplify this to: \[ K_a \approx \frac{x^2}{0.1} \] Thus, we can solve for \( x \): \[ x^2 = K_a \times 0.1 \] \[ x = \sqrt{K_a \times 0.1} \] ### Step 4: Calculate \( H^+ \) concentration for each acid 1. For Acid A: \[ x_A = \sqrt{6 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.1} = \sqrt{6 \times 10^{-5}} \approx 7.75 \times 10^{-3} \, M \] 2. For Acid B: \[ x_B = \sqrt{5 \times 10^{-5} \times 0.1} = \sqrt{5 \times 10^{-6}} \approx 2.24 \times 10^{-3} \, M \] 3. For Acid C: \[ x_C = \sqrt{3.6 \times 10^{-6} \times 0.1} = \sqrt{3.6 \times 10^{-7}} \approx 1.89 \times 10^{-3} \, M \] 4. For Acid D: \[ x_D = \sqrt{7 \times 10^{-10} \times 0.1} = \sqrt{7 \times 10^{-11}} \approx 8.37 \times 10^{-6} \, M \] ### Step 5: Determine the order of pH values The order of \( H^+ \) concentrations is: - \( x_A > x_C > x_B > x_D \) Since pH is inversely related to \( H^+ \) concentration: - Lower \( H^+ \) concentration means higher pH. Thus, the order of pH values from highest to lowest is: - \( \text{pH}_D > \text{pH}_B > \text{pH}_C > \text{pH}_A \) ### Final Answer The order of pH values of their 0.1M aqueous solutions is: \[ \text{pH}_D > \text{pH}_B > \text{pH}_C > \text{pH}_A \]

To determine the order of pH values for the given monobasic acids A, B, C, and D based on their dissociation constants (Ka), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given dissociation constants The dissociation constants (Ka) for the acids are as follows: - Acid A: \( K_a = 6 \times 10^{-4} \) - Acid B: \( K_a = 5 \times 10^{-5} \) - Acid C: \( K_a = 3.6 \times 10^{-6} \) - Acid D: \( K_a = 7 \times 10^{-10} \) ...
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