Ionic Equilibrium · Chemistry · JEE Main
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Arrange the following in increasing order of solubility product :
$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2, \mathrm{AgBr}, \mathrm{PbS}, \mathrm{HgS}$
A weak acid HA has degree of dissociation x . Which option gives the correct expression of ( pH - $\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$)?
$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{sp}}$ for $\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_3$ is $1.6 \times 10^{-30}$. What is the molar solubility of this salt in water?
pH of water is 7 at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. If water is heated to $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$., it's pH will :
Which of the following happens when $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$ is added gradually to the solution containing 1 M $\mathrm{A}^{2+}$ and $1 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{B}^{3+}$ ions?
Given : $\mathrm{K}_{\text {sp }}\left[\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{OH})_2\right]=9 \times 10^{-10}$ and $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{sp}}\left[\mathrm{B}(\mathrm{OH})_3\right]=27 \times 10^{-18}$ at 298 K.
The molar solubility(s) of zirconium phosphate with molecular formula $\left(\mathrm{Zr}^{4+}\right)_3\left(\mathrm{PO}_4^{3-}\right)_4$ is given by relation :
For a sparingly soluble salt $$\mathrm{AB}_2$$, the equilibrium concentrations of $$\mathrm{A}^{2+}$$ ions and $$B^{-}$$ ions are $$1.2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M}$$ and $$0.24 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{M}$$, respectively. The solubility product of $$\mathrm{AB}_2$$ is :
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A Buffer solution is the mixture of a salt and an acid or a base mixed in any particular quantities
Statement (II) : Blood is naturally occurring buffer solution whose $$\mathrm{pH}$$ is maintained by $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3 / \mathrm{HCO}_3{ }^{\ominus}$$ concentrations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
The equilibrium $$\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-} \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{CrO}_4^{2-}$$ is shifted to the right in :
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic.
Statement (II) : Acidic/basic nature of salt solution of a salt of weak acid and weak base depends on $$K_a$$ and $$K_b$$ value of acid and the base forming it.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) The $\mathrm{pH}$ of $1 \times 10^{-8}~ \mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{HCl}$ solution is 8 .
(B) The conjugate base of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}^{-}$ is $\mathrm{HPO}_{4}^{2-}$.
(C) $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{w}}$ increases with increase in temperature.
(D) When a solution of a weak monoprotic acid is titrated against a strong base at half neutralisation point, $\mathrm{pH}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
$$25 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of silver nitrate solution (1M) is added dropwise to $$25 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of potassium iodide $$(1.05 \mathrm{M})$$ solution. The ion(s) present in very small quantity in the solution is/are :
When the hydrogen ion concentration [H$$^+$$] changes by a factor of 1000, the value of pH of the solution __________
$$200 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.01 \,\mathrm{M} \,\mathrm{HCl}$$ is mixed with $$400 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.01 \,\mathrm{M} \,\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$$. The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of the mixture is _________.
Given: $$\log {2}=0.30, \log 3=0.48, \log 5=0.70, \log 7=0.84, \log 11=1.04$$
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Permanganate titrations are not performed in presence of hydrochloric acid.
Reason R : Chlorine is formed as a consequence of oxidation of hydrochloric acid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
The plot of $$\mathrm{pH}$$-metric titration of weak base $$\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}$$ vs strong acid HCl looks like :
Class XII students were asked to prepare one litre of buffer solution of $$\mathrm{pH} \,8.26$$ by their Chemistry teacher: The amount of ammonium chloride to be dissolved by the student in $$0.2\, \mathrm{M}$$ ammonia solution to make one litre of the buffer is :
(Given: $$\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{b}}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)=4.74$$
Molar mass of $$\mathrm{NH}_{3}=17 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$
Molar mass of $$\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}=53.5 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$ )
$${K_{{a_1}}}$$, $${K_{{a_2}}}$$ and $${K_{{a_3}}}$$ are the respective ionization constants for the following reactions (a), (b) and (c).
(a) $${H_2}{C_2}{O_4} \mathbin{\lower.3ex\hbox{$\buildrel\textstyle\rightarrow\over {\smash{\leftarrow}\vphantom{_{\vbox to.5ex{\vss}}}}$}} {H^ + } + H{C_2}O_4^ - $$
(b) $$H{C_2}O_4^ - \mathbin{\lower.3ex\hbox{$\buildrel\textstyle\rightarrow\over {\smash{\leftarrow}\vphantom{_{\vbox to.5ex{\vss}}}}$}} {H^ + } + {C_2}O_4^{2 - }$$
(c) $${H_2}{C_2}O_4^{} \mathbin{\lower.3ex\hbox{$\buildrel\textstyle\rightarrow\over {\smash{\leftarrow}\vphantom{_{\vbox to.5ex{\vss}}}}$}} 2{H^ + } + {C_2}O_4^{2 - }$$
The relationship between $${K_{{a_1}}}$$, $${K_{{a_2}}}$$ and $${K_{{a_3}}}$$ is given as :
$$20 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.1\, \mathrm{M} \,\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}$$ is mixed with $$40 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.05 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}$$. The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of the mixture is nearest to :
(Given : $$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{b}}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\right)=1 \times 10^{-5}, \log 2=0.30, \log 3=0.48, \log 5=0.69, \log 7=0.84, \log 11= 1.04)$$
The solubility of AgCl will be maximum in which of the following?
A student needs to prepare a buffer solution of propanoic acid and its sodium salt with pH 4. The ratio of $${{[C{H_3}C{H_2}CO{O^ - }]} \over {[C{H_3}C{H_2}COOH]}}$$ required to make buffer is ___________.
Given : $${K_a}(C{H_3}C{H_2}COOH) = 1.3 \times {10^{ - 5}}$$
The Ksp for bismuth sulphide (Bi2S3) is 1.08 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$73. The solubility of Bi2S3 in mol L$$-$$1 at 298 K is :
Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Lewis acid/base concept.
Reason R : Water acts as an acid with NH3 and as a base with H2S.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I : In the titration between strong acid and weak base methyl orange is suitable as an indicator.
Statement II : For titration of acetic acid with NaOH phenolphthalein is not a suitable indicator.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Select correct statement from the following :
Assertion A : During the boiling of water having temporary hardness, Mg(HCO3)2 is converted to MgCO3.
Reason R : The solubility product of Mg(OH)2 is greater than that of MgCO3.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[Given : The solubility product of Ca(OH)2 in water = 5.5 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$6]
(A) 0.01 M HCl
(B) 0.01 M NaOH
(C) 0.01 M CH3COONa
(D) 0.01 M NaCl
Assertion (A): When Cu (II) and sulphide ions are mixed, they react together extremely quickly to give a solid.
Reason (R): The equilibrium constant of
Cu2+(aq) + S2–(aq) ⇌ CuS(s) is high because the solubility product is low.
$$PbC{l_{2(s)}} \leftrightharpoons Pb_{(aq)}^{2 + } + 2Cl_{(aq)}^ - $$
Which of the following choices is correct for a mixture of 300 mL 0.134 M Pb(NO3)2 and 100 mL 0.4 M NaCl ?
Assertion : The pH of water increases with increase in temperature.
Reason : The dissociation of water into H+ and OH– is an exothermic reaction.
(Note : consider that an appropriate indicator is used)

0.1 M Formic acid (A),
0.1 M Acetic acid (B),
0.1 M Benzoic acid (C)
[given Kb (NH4OH) = 10–5 and log 2 = 0.301]
(a) The pH of a mixture containing 400 mL of 0.1 M H2SO4 and 400 mL of 0.1 M NaOH will be approximately 1.3
(b) Ionic product of water is temperature dependent.
(c) A monobasic acid with Ka = 10–5 has pH = 5. The degree of dissociation of this acid is 50 %.
(d) The Le Chatelier's principle is not applicable to common-ion effect.
The correct statements are :

(i) H3PO4 + H2O $$\to$$ H3O+ + $$H_2PO_4^−$$
(ii) $$H_2PO_4^−$$ + H2O $$\to$$ $$HPO_4^{2−}$$ + H3O+
(iii) $$H_2PO_4^−$$ + OH- $$\to$$H3PO4 + O2-
In which of the above does $$H_2PO_4^−$$ act as an acid?
(Ksp for BaCO3 = 5.1 $$\times$$ 10−9 )
i. $$HCO_3^−$$
ii. $$H_3O^+$$
iii. $$HSO_4^−$$
iv. $$HSO_3F$$
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of their acid strength?
AgIO3(s) $$\leftrightharpoons$$ Ag+(aq) + $$IO_3^-$$
If the solubility product constant Ksp of AgIO3 at a given temperature is 1.0 $$\times$$10−8, what is the mass of AgIO3 contained in 100 ml of its saturated solution?
Numerical
The observed and normal molar masses of compound $\mathrm{MX}_2$ are 65.6 and 164 respectively. The percent degree of ionisation of $\mathrm{MX}_2$ is __________%. (Nearest integer)
If 1 mM solution of ethylamine produces $\mathrm{pH}=9$, then the ionization constant $\left(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{b}}\right)$ of ethylamine is $10^{-x}$. The value of $x$ is _________ (nearest integer).
[The degree of ionization of ethylamine can be neglected with respect to unity.]
Consider the dissociation of the weak acid HX as given below
$$\mathrm{HX}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{X}^{-}(\mathrm{aq}), \mathrm{Ka}=1.2 \times 10^{-5}$$
[$$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}}$$ : dissociation constant]
The osmotic pressure of $$0.03 \mathrm{M}$$ aqueous solution of $$\mathrm{HX}$$ at $$300 \mathrm{~K}$$ is _________ $$\times 10^{-2}$$ bar (nearest integer).
[Given : $$\mathrm{R}=0.083 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~bar} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$$]
The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of an aqueous solution containing $$1 \mathrm{M}$$ benzoic acid $$\left(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}=4.20\right)$$ and $$1 \mathrm{M}$$ sodium benzoate is 4.5. The volume of benzoic acid solution in $$300 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of this buffer solution is _________ $$\mathrm{mL}$$. (given : $$\log 2=0.3$$)
The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ at which $$\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_2\left[\mathrm{~K}_{\mathrm{sp}}=1 \times 10^{-11}\right]$$ begins to precipitate from a solution containing $$0.10 \mathrm{~M} \mathrm{~Mg}^{2+}$$ ions is __________.
20 mL of $$0.1 ~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{NaOH}$$ is added to $$50 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.1 ~\mathrm{M}$$ acetic acid solution. The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of the resulting solution is ___________ $$\times 10^{-2}$$ (Nearest integer)
Given : $$\mathrm{pKa}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\right)=4.76$$
$$\log 2=0.30$$
$$\log 3=0.48$$
$$25.0 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.050 ~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{Ba}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}$$ is mixed with $$25.0 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.020 ~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{NaF} . \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{Sp}}$$ of $$\mathrm{BaF}_{2}$$ is $$0.5 \times 10^{-6}$$ at $$298 \mathrm{~K}$$. The ratio of $$\left[\mathrm{Ba}^{2+}\right]\left[\mathrm{F}^{-}\right]^{2}$$ and $$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{sp}}$$ is ___________.
(Nearest integer)
An analyst wants to convert $$1 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~HCl}$$ of $$\mathrm{pH}=1$$ to a solution of $$\mathrm{HCl}$$ of $$\mathrm{pH} ~2$$. The volume of water needed to do this dilution is __________ $$\mathrm{mL}$$. (Nearest integer)
The solubility product of $$\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}$$ is $$1 \times 10^{-10}$$ at $$298 \mathrm{~K}$$. The solubility of $$\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}$$ in $$0.1 ~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(\mathrm{aq})$$ solution is ___________ $$\times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~L}^{-1}$$ (nearest integer).
Given: Molar mass of $$\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}$$ is $$233 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$
The titration curve of weak acid vs. strong base with phenolphthalein as indictor) is shown below. The $$\mathrm{K}_{\text {phenolphthalein }}=4 \times 10^{-10}$$.
Given: $$\log 2=0.3$$
The number of following statement/s which is/are correct about phenolphthalein is ___________
A. It can be used as an indicator for the titration of weak acid with weak base.
B. It begins to change colour at $$\mathrm{pH}=8.4$$
C. It is a weak organic base
D. It is colourless in acidic medium
(Given mass of $\mathrm{Ag}$ is $107.9 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ and mass of $\mathrm{Cl}$ is $35.5 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ )
$$600 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.01~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{HCl}$$ is mixed with $$400 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.01~\mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$$. The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of the mixture is ___________ $$\times 10^{-2}$$. (Nearest integer)
[Given $$\log 2=0.30$$
$$\log 3=0.48$$
$$\log 5=0.69$$
$$\log 7=0.84$$
$$\log 11=1.04]$$
Millimoles of calcium hydroxide required to produce 100 mL of the aqueous solution of pH 12 is $$x\times10^{-1}$$. The value of $$x$$ is ___________ (Nearest integer).
Assume complete dissociation.
A litre of buffer solution contains 0.1 mole of each of NH$$_3$$ and NH$$_4$$Cl. On the addition of 0.02 mole of HCl by dissolving gaseous HCl, the pH of the solution is found to be _____________ $$\times$$ 10$$^{-3}$$ (Nearest integer)
[Given : $$\mathrm{pK_b(NH_3)=4.745}$$
$$\mathrm{\log2=0.301}$$
$$\mathrm{\log3=0.477}$$
$$\mathrm{T=298~K]}$$
If the pKa of lactic acid is 5, then the pH of 0.005 M calcium lactate solution at 25$$^\circ$$C is ___________ $$\times$$ 10$$^{-1}$$ (Nearest integer)
The dissociation constant of acetic acid is $$x\times10^{-5}$$. When 25 mL of 0.2 $$\mathrm{M~CH_3COONa}$$ solution is mixed with 25 mL of 0.02 $$\mathrm{M~CH_3COOH}$$ solution, the pH of the resultant solution is found to be equal to 5. The value of $$x$$ is ____________
If the solubility product of PbS is 8 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$28, then the solubility of PbS in pure water at 298 K is x $$\times$$ 10$$-$$16 mol L$$-$$1. The value of x is __________. (Nearest Integer)
[Given : $$\sqrt2$$ = 1.41]
$$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}}$$ for butyric acid $$\left(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{7} \mathrm{COOH}\right)$$ is $$2 \times 10^{-5}$$. The $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of $$0.2 \,\mathrm{M}$$ solution of butyric acid is __________ $$\times 10^{-1}$$. (Nearest integer)
[Given $$\log 2=0.30$$]
At $$310 \mathrm{~K}$$, the solubility of $$\mathrm{CaF}_{2}$$ in water is $$2.34 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~g} / 100 \mathrm{~mL}$$. The solubility product of $$\mathrm{CaF}_{2}$$ is ____________ $$\times 10^{-8}(\mathrm{~mol} / \mathrm{L})^{3}$$. (Give molar mass : $$\mathrm{CaF}_{2}=78 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$)
In the titration of $$\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$$ and oxalic acid in acidic medium, the change in oxidation number of carbon at the end point is ___________.
The solubility product of a sparingly soluble salt A2X3 is 1.1 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$23. If specific conductance of the solution is 3 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$5 S m$$-$$1, the limiting molar conductivity of the solution is $$x \,\times$$ 10$$-$$3 S m2 mol$$-$$1. The value of x is ___________.
pH value of 0.001 M NaOH solution is ____________.
50 mL of 0.1 M CH3COOH is being titrated against 0.1 M NaOH. When 25 mL of NaOH has been added, the pH of the solution will be _____________ $$\times$$ 10$$-$$2. (Nearest integer)
(Given : pKa (CH3COOH) = 4.76)
log 2 = 0.30
log 3 = 0.48
log 5 = 0.69
log 7 = 0.84
log 11 = 1.04
(Given : The solubility product of Zn(OH)2 is 2 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$20)
[Assuming that neither kind of ion reacts with water]
(First dissociation constant of
H2CO3 = 4.0 $$ \times $$ 10–7; log 2 = 0.3; density
of the soft drink = 1 g mL–1) .
[Given : pKa of acetic acid = 4.75, molar mass of acetic of acid = 60 g/mol, log 3 = 0.4771] Neglect any changes in volume.