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Dissociation constant of a weak acid is ...

Dissociation constant of a weak acid is decreased by

A

Addition of a strong acid

B

Addition of a salt of the above weak acid

C

Decreasing temperature

D

Dilution of the solution

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C
Value of dissociation constant .K. of weak acid is constant at particular temperature. Hence, it decreases on decreasing the temperature and increases on increasing temperature.
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