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Question #44108
The Question
An aqueous solution at 298 K is prepared by dissolving moles of and moles of the sodium salt of an indicator () in water to make of solution. At equilibrium, the concentration of the dichromate ion, , is found to be .
Given the following equilibrium constants at 298 K:
Assuming activity coefficients are unity, what is the acid dissociation constant () of the indicator ?
Options
- A.
2.5 \times 10^{-7}
- B.
1.0 \times 10^{-7}
- C.
1.6 \times 10^{-7}
- D.
4.0 \times 10^{-7}
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Concepts Behind This Question
Polyprotic Acid Dissociation|Titration Indicators|Dichromate-Chromate Equilibrium
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This problem tests the intersection of polyprotic acid equilibria, dimerization (dichromate-chromate), and indicator theory.
The 'trap' is failing to recognize that a macro amount of indicator acts as a weak base, actively participating in the stoichiometry and shifting the metal-complex equilibrium.
Students often rely on simple pH formulas or ignore the proton consumption in the dimerization of HCrO4-.
The rigorous use of Charge Balance or Proton Mass Balance is required to uncover the hidden relationship [HIn] = [CrO4(2-)], penalizing superficial equilibrium approximations.
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Question Information
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Chapter | Equilibrium - Class 11 Part 1 |
| Concept | Polyprotic Acid Dissociation |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |