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On addition of KF in the solution of HF ...

On addition of KF in the solution of HF :-

A

dissociation of HF increases.

B

concentration of `H_(+)`ion increases.

C

concentration of `H_(+)`ion decreases.

D

concentration of `F^(-)` ion decreaseses.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Components**: - We have hydrofluoric acid (HF) in solution, which dissociates into H⁺ and F⁻ ions: \[ \text{HF} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ + \text{F}^- \] 2. **Addition of KF**: - When potassium fluoride (KF) is added to the HF solution, it dissociates completely into K⁺ and F⁻ ions: \[ \text{KF} \rightarrow \text{K}^+ + \text{F}^- \] 3. **Effect of Common Ion**: - The addition of KF increases the concentration of F⁻ ions in the solution. This is known as the common ion effect, where the presence of a common ion (F⁻ in this case) affects the equilibrium of the weak acid (HF). 4. **Le Chatelier's Principle**: - According to Le Chatelier's principle, if a system at equilibrium is disturbed by changing the concentration of one of the components, the system will shift in a direction that counteracts the change. - In this case, the increase in F⁻ concentration will shift the equilibrium to the left (backward direction): \[ \text{HF} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ + \text{F}^- \] - This shift results in a decrease in the concentration of H⁺ ions. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, upon adding KF to the HF solution, the concentration of H⁺ ions decreases due to the common ion effect. ### Final Answer The addition of KF in the solution of HF results in a decrease in the concentration of H⁺ ions. ---

### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Components**: - We have hydrofluoric acid (HF) in solution, which dissociates into H⁺ and F⁻ ions: \[ \text{HF} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ + \text{F}^- \] ...
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