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CHEMISTRY

Q. 70
Compulsory
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SALIENT FEATURES
Dear Students

Q.No: 70 is asked as compulsory problem in

Govt Exam.

Two problems to be answered out of four

problems.

To simplify the problem, hints and expected

compounds related to molecular formula, general
formula are given in this material.

Problems available in PTA book and Govt exam

question paper (upto March 2013) are solved in
easiest way.

Repeated practice is enough to get full marks.

Problems are given in the following order

70(a)Hydroxy derivatives
(b) d-block elements
or
(c) Carbonyl compounds
(d) Electro chemistry - I

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CONTENTS

S.
No.

Lesson
Hydroxy Derivatives

I.

Problems based on primary alcohol

II.

Problems based on secondary alcohol

III.

Problems based on tertiary alcohol

IV.

Problems based on glycol and glycerol

V.

Problems based on phenol

VI.

Problems based on benzyl alcohol

d-Block Elements

I.

Problems based on copper

II.

Problems based on chromium

III.

Problems based on zinc

IV.

Problems based on silver

V.

Problems based on gold

Carbonyl compounds

I.

Problems based on acetaldehyde and acetone

II.

Problems based on benzedehyde

III.

Problems based on benzophenone & acetophenone

Electro Chemistry - I

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16. Hydroxy Derivatives

Q. No.
70 A

Hydroxy derivatives problems are classified into aliphatic group

and aromatic group.

The aliphatic problem part is further classified to 1, 2 and 3

alcohols, glycol and glycerol.

The aromatic problem part is subdivided into phenol and benzyl

alcohol.

There is no need of writing equation for hints (e.g. undergoes

iodoform test). Equations to be written for conversions. Such as
A B, B C, A D.

The number of carbon atoms given in formula is C1 to C5, then

the molecules may be aliphatic compound. C2H6O C2H5OH.

The number of carbon atoms are C6 (or) greater than C6 in

molecular formula, then the molecules may be aromatic compounds
C6H6O C6H5OH

General formula for saturated aliphatic alcohols is Cn H2n+2 O (Except

Glycol, Glycerol)

The general formula for aliphatic aldehydes (or) ketones CnH2nO.

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II. Problems based on Secondary alcohol

6.

An organic compound (A) C3H8O answers Lucas test within 5-10

minutes and on oxidation forms (B) (C3H6O). This on further
oxidation forms (C) (C2H 4O 2) which gives effervescence with
Na2CO3. (B) also undergoes iodoform reaction. Identify (A), (B)
and (C). Explain the conversion of (A) to (B) and (C).
(June-07, 09)
(i)

oxidation
C3 H8O
C3 H6 O

(A)

( B)

( )
CH 3 CH CH 3
CH 3 C CH 3
O

||

OH

(A)

(B)

oxidation
(ii) C3 H 6 O
C2 H 4O 2

(C)

( B)

( )
CH 3 C CH 3
CH 3COOH
H + K Cr O
0

OB

(C)

( )

Compound

Structure

Name

CH 3 CH CH 3
|
OH

Isopropyl alcohol

CH 3 C CH3
||
O

Acetone

CH3COOH

Acetic Acid

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15

An organic compound A of molecular formula C3H6O on reduction

with LiAlH4 gives B. Compound B gives blue colour in Victor
Meyer's test and also forms a chloride C with SOCl2. The chloride
on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives B. Identify A, B and C and
explain the reactions.
(PTA Question Bank, March-07)
LiAlH 4
C 3 H 6 O
C3 H8 O
Redcution

(i)

(A)

(B)

CH3

(ii)

CH3

( Blue colour in Victor Mayor Test )

LiAlH 4

CH3

CH

OH

(A)

(B)

CH3

SOCl2
C3 H 8 O
C3 H 7 Cl

( B)

CH3

(C)

CH

CH3 + SOCl2

CH 3

CH

OH

Cl

(B)

(C)

CH 3 + SO2 + HCl

Compound

Structure

Name

C H 3 C CH 3

Acetone

||

CH 3 CH CH 3
|
OH

Iso propyl alcohol

CH 3 CH CH 3
|
Cl

Iso propyl chloride

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8.

16

Two organic compound A and B have the same molecular formula

C2H6O. A react with metalic sodium to give hydrogen where 'B'
does not. A on strong oxidation gives C. 'C' gives effervescence
with NaHCO3. Identify A, B and C. Explain the reactions.
(Model Question Paper-IV)
(i)

Compound 'A' (C 2 H 6 O) react with metallic sodium gives

hydrogen. So 'A' is ethanol (C2H 5OH). 'B' is dimethyl ether
CH3OCH3

(ii) C2 H 6 O ( C ) (gives brisk effervescence with NaHCO3 )

( 0)

(A)

( )
C 2 H 5 OH
CH 3COOH
H + / K Cr O
0

(A)

(C)

Compound

Structure

Name

C2H5OH

Ethanol

CH3 O CH3

Dimethyl ether

CH3COOH

Acetic acid

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17

Two isomers (A) and (B) have the same molecular formula C4H10O.
(A) when heated with copper at 573 K gives an alkene (C) of
molecular formula C4H8. (B) on heating with copper at 573 K gives
(D) of molecular formula C4H8O which does not reduce Tollen's
reagent but answer iodoform test. Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D)
and explain the reactions.
(March-09)
Cu
(i) C 4 H10 O
C4H8
573 K

(A)

(C)

H 3C

CH3
C

H 3C

OH

CH3

Cu
573 K

CH2 + H2O

CH3

(A)

(C)

Cu
C4 H8 O (does not reduce Tollens reagent
(ii) C 4 H10 O
573 K

(A)

CH 3

(D)

CH 2
(B)

Compounds

CH

CH 3

OH

Structure
H3 C
H3 C

Cu
573 K

CH 3CH 2

CO

CH 3

(D)

Name

CH3
C

but answer iodoform test)

3 butyl alcohol

OH

CH 3CH 2 CH CH3
|

2 butyl alcohol

OH

CH3

C
D

CH3

CH2

CH3CH2COCH3

Isobutylene

Ethyl methyl ketone

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10. An organic compound 'A' has the formula C3H8O with sodium
hypochlorite it gives 'B' (C3H6O). 'B' reacts with chlorine to give
'C' (C3H3Cl3O). 'A' with anhydrous zinc chloride and conc HCl
gives turbidity after 5 to 10 minutes. What are A, B and C?
Explain the reactions.
(PTA, March-06)
A + Con.HCl + ZnCl2

Turbidity after 'A ' is 2 alcohol

[
]
5 10 miniutes

(i)

C3 H8O
C3 H 6 O
(A)

( B)

CH3
CH3

CH OH

CH3

Sodium
Hypochlorite
(D)

CH3

O + H2O

(B)

(A)

C3 H3 Cl3 O
(ii) C3 H 6 O + Cl2
( B)

( C)

3Cl2
CH3 CO CH3
CCl3 CO CH3 + 3HCl
(B)

Compounds
A

(C)

Structure
CH3
CH3

CH OH

CH3
CH3

Name

CCl3 CO CH3

Iso propyl alcohol

Acetone

Trichloro acetone

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11. Compound (A) of molecular formula C3H8O liberates hydrogen

with sodium metal. (A) with P/I2 gives (B). Compound (B) on
treatment with silver nitrite gives (C) which gives blue colour with
nitrous acid. Identify (A), (B) and (C) and explain the reactions.
(Sep-09)

(B)
(i) C3 H8 O
P/I 2

(A)

CH3
CH3

CH

OH

P/I2

CH3
CH

CH3

(B)

(A)

(ii) (B) + Silver Nitrite

(C)
CH3
CH3

CH

CH3

AgNO 2

NO2
C

CH3

(B)

Compounds

(C)

Name

Structure

CH3
A

CH3

CHOH

CH3

CH3
CH3

CH3

CH

NO2
H

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Iodide

2-Nitro propane

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Q.No.
70 b

4. d-Block Elements
Name of the elements
Copper Chromium
(Cu)
(Cr)

Zinc
(Zn)

Silver
(Ag)

Gold
(Au)

Period

Group

11

12

11

11

Name of the compounds

Formala

Copper sulphate penta hydrate

(Blue vitriol)

CuSO4.5H2O

Potassium dichromate

K2Cr2O7

Silver Nitrate (Lunar Caustic)

AgNO3

Zinc carbonate (Calamine)

ZnCO3

Purple of cassius

Colloidal gold (Au)

Hints given in
Problem

Name

1. Orange Red orystals

Potassium dichromate

2. Yellow colour compound

Potassium chromate

3. Philosopher's cool

Zinc oxide

4. Compound used in
photography

Silver bromide

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I. Problems based on Copper

1.

An element (A) occupies group number 11 and period number 4.

This metal is extracted from its mixed sulphide ore (B). (A) reacts
with dil. H2SO4 in presence of air and forms (C) which is colourless.
With water (C) gives a blue colour compound D. Identify (A), (B),
(C) and D and explain the reactions.
(March-07, July-10)
(i)

A Period 4, Group 11 Copper (Cu)

B Copper pyrite CuFeS2

(ii) (A) + dil.H2SO4 + Air

(C)

2Cu + 2H2 SO4 + O2

2CuSO4 + 2H 2 O
(A)

(C)

(iii) 'C' + water

D (Blue colour)
5H 2 O
CuSO4
CuSO4
5H2O

(C)

(D)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Copper

Cu

Copper pyrite

CuFeS2

Copper sulphate

CuSO4

Copper sulphate penta hydrate CuSO45H2O

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2.

56

An element (A) belonging to Group No. 11 and period No. 4 is

extracted from the pyrite ore. (A) reacts with oxygen at two different
temperatures forming compounds (B) and (C). (A) also reacts with
conc. HNO3 to give (D) with the evolution of NO2. Find out (A), (B),
(C) and (D). Explain the reactions.
(Sep-07, March-10, 13)
(i)

A is an element Period 4 Group 11 Copper (Cu)

less than 1370 K
2Cu + O 2
2CuO
B

( )

(A)

Greater than 1370 K

4Cu + O2
2Cu 2 O

( A)

(C)

(ii) (A) + conc.HNO3

(D) + NO2

Cu + 4HNO3
Cu ( NO3 ) 2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
(A)

(D)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Copper

Cu

Cupric oxide

CuO

Cuprous oxide

Cu2O

Copper (II) Nitrate

Cu(NO3)2

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57

A reddish brown metal 'A' on heating to redness gives 'B' which is

Black in colour. 'B' dissolves in dil.H2SO4 to give 'C' which is blue
crystal. On heating to 230C, 'C' gives 'D' which is white in colour,
which on further heating to 720C gives back 'B'. What are A, B,
C, and D. Explain the reactions.
(Model Question Paper - II)
(i)

1370 K
Reddish brown metal
( B ) Black colour

(A)

1370 K
2Cu + O2
2CuO

(A)

( B)

(ii) (B) + dil H2SO4

(C) Blue colour

CuO + H 2SO4
CuSO4 + H2 O
(A)

CuSO 4 + 5H 2 O
CuSO 4 5H 2 O
(C)

230 C
(iii) (C)
(D) white colour compound

CuSO 4 5H 2 O
CuSO 4
(C)

( D)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Copper

Cu

Cupric oxide

CuO

Blue vitriol

CuSO4
5H2O

Copper sulphate

CuSO4

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58

An element (A) belongs to group number 11 and period number 4.

(A) is a reddish brown metal. (A) reacts with HCl in the presence
of air and gives compound (B). (A) also reacts with conc. HNO3 to
give compound (C) with the liberation of NO2. Identify (A), (B)
and (C), Explain the reactions.
(Mar-06, July-10)

Reddish brown
Group 11

Copper 'Cu'
metal 'A'
Period 4
(i)

( in presence of )
(A) + HCl
Compound (B)
air

2Cu + 4HCl + O2 (air)

2CuCl 2 + 2H 2 O
(A)

( B)

(ii) (A) + conc.HNO3

Compound (C) + NO2

Cu ( NO 3 )2 + 2NO 2 + 2H 2 O
Cu + 4HNO3
( A)

(C)

Compound

Structure

Name

Copper

Cu

Copper (II) Chloride

CuCl2

Copper Nitrate

Cu(NO3)2

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5.

59

Compound (A) also known as blue vitriol can be prepared by

dissolving cupric oxide in dil H2SO4. A on heating to 230C gives
compound B which is white in colour. A reacts with excess of
NH4OH and gives C which is a complex salt. A also reacts with H2S
and gives compound D which is black in colour. Find out A, B, C
and D. Explain the reactions.
(PTA)
A Blue vitriol CuSO4
5H2O
(i)

230 C
(A)
(B) colourless
230 C
CuSO 4 i5H 2 O
CuSO 4
5H 2 O

(A )

(B)

230 C
(ii) (B) + NH4OH
(C) co-ordination compound

CuSO 4 + 4NH 4 OH
Cu ( NH 3 )4 SO 4 + 4H 2 O
( B)
(C)

(iii) (B) + H2S

(D) Black colour
CuSO 4 + H 2 S
CuS+ H 2SO 4
( B)

(D)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Blue vitriol

CuSO4
5H2O

Copper sulphate

CuSO4

Tetramine Copper (II)

Sulphate

Cu ( NH3 )4 SO4

Copper sulphide

CuS

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60

Compound (A) is a sulphate compound of group 11 element. This

compound is also called as Blue Vitriol. The compound undergoes
decomposition at various temperatures.
100C
230C
720C
A
B
C
D

What are (A), (B), (C) and (D). Explain the reactions.
(July-09)
100C
230C
720C
A
B
C
D
100 C
230 C
720 C
CuSO 4 5H 2 O
CuSO 4 H 2 O
CuSO 4
CuO + SO 3

(A )

( B)

Compounds

( C)

Structure

(D)

Name

Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate CuSO45H2O

Copper Sulphate Monohydrate CuSO4H2O

Copper Sulphate

Cupric oxide

CuSO4
CuO

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Q.No.
70 c

18. Carbonyl Compounds

I. Problems based on Acetaldehyde and Acetone

1.

An organic compound A(C2H4O) undergoes iodoform test. With

hydrazine and sodium ethoxide 'A' gives 'B' (C2H6), a hydro
carbon. 'A' with H2SO4 gives 'C' (C6H12O3). What are A, B and C?
Explain the reactions.
(PTA)
Hydrazine
C2 H 6
(i) C2 H 4 O (undergoes iodoform test)
Sodium ethoxide

( A)

( B)

N 2 H4
CH 3 CHO
CH 3 CH 3
C 2 H 5 ONa

(A)

( B)

C 6 H12 O3
(ii) C 2 H 4 O + conc.H 2SO 4
(A)

(C)

CH3

3CH3CHO

conc.

CH

H2SO4

H3C

CH

CHCH3
O
(C)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Acetaldehyde

CH3CHO

Ethane

CH3CH3
CH3
CH

Paraldehyde
CH3

CH

CHCH 3
O

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78

An organic compound A (C2H4O) with HCN gives B(C3H5ON). B

on hydrolysis gives C (C 3 H 6 O 3) which is an optically active
compound. A also undergoes iodoform test. What are A, B and C?
Explain the reactions.
(PTA, Sep-11)

(i) C2 H 4 O (undergoes iodoform test) + HCN

C2 H5ON
(A)

( B)

CH 3 CHO + HCN
CH 3 CH CN
(A)
|
OH
(B)

Hydrolysis
(ii) C3 H5 ON
C3 H6 O3 (Optically active)

( B)

( C)

H2O
CH 3 CH CN
CH 3 CH COOH
|
|
OH
OH

( B)

(C)

Compounds

Structure

Name

CH3CHO

Acetaldehyde

CH 3 CH CN
|
OH

Acetal dehyde
cyano hydrin

CH 3 CH COOH
|
OH

Lactic acid

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79

Compound (A) having the molecular formula C2H4O reduces

Tollen's reagent. (A) on treatment with HCN followed by hydrolysis
gives the compound (B) with molecular formula C3H6O3. Compound
B on oxidation by Fenton's reagent gives the compound (C) with
the molecular formula C3H4O3. Find (A), (B) and (C). Explain the
reactions.
(July-08, Oct-08, Mar-10)
Hydrolysis
C3 H 6 O 3
(i) C 2 H 4 O + HCN

(A)

( B)

CH3CHO + HCN

CH3

CH

CN

HOH

CH3

CH

COOH

OH

OH
(A)

(B)

Oxidation
C3 H 4 O 3
(ii) ( B ) + Fenton's Reagent

(C)

(O)

CH3

CH

COOH

2+

Fe / H2O2

CH3COCOOH

OH

(C)

(B)

Compounds

Structure

Name

CH3CHO

Acetaldehyde

CH3

B
C

CH

COOH

Lactic acid

OH

CH3COCOOH

Pyruvic acid

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80

An organic Compound (A) C2H3OCl on treatment with Pd / BaSO4

gives (B) (C2H4O) which answers iodoform test. (B) When treated
with conc. H2SO4 undergoes polymerisation to give (C) a cyclic
compound. Identify (A), (B) and (C) and explain the reactions.
(Sep-09)
(i)

C2 H3OCl C2 H4 O (undergoes iodoform test)

pd / BaSO4

( B)

(A)

pd / BaSO4
CH 3 COCl + H 2
CH3 CHO

(A)

(ii)

( B)

Polymerisation

( B )

(C)
Cyclic compound

CH3

3CH3CHO

conc.

CH

H2SO4

H3C

CH

CHCH 3
O

(C)

Compounds

Structure

Name

Acetyl chloride

CH3COCl

Acetaldehyde

CH3CHO
CH3
CH

Paraldehyde
CH3

CH

CH
O

CH3

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81

Compound (A) with molecular formula C2H4O reduces Tollen's

regent. (A) on treatment with HCN gives compound (B). Compound
(B) on hydrolysis with an acid gives compound (C) with molecular
formula C3H6O3. Compound (C) is optically active. Compound (C)
on treatment with Fenton's reagent gives compound (D) with
molecular formula C 3 H 4 O 3 . Compound (C) and (D) give
effervesence with explain the reactions.
(March-10, Sep-11)
(i)

C 2 H 4 O(reduces Tollen's reagent) + HCN

( B)
(A)

CH 3 CHO + HCN
CH 3 CH CN
(A)
|
OH
( B)

(ii)

Acid hydrolysis
C3 H6 O3 (optically active)
( B )

(C)

CH3

(iii)

CH

CN

Hydrolysis

CH3

CH

OH

OH

(B)

(C)

Fenton's Reagent
( C )

COOH

C3 H 4 O 3
( D)
2+

Fe H 2 O 2
CH 3 CH COOH
CH3 CO COOH
( 0)
(D)
|
OH

(C)

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Compounds

Structure

Name

CH3CHO

Acetaldehyde

CH3

B
C

CH

CN

Acetaldehyde
Cyanohydrin

COOH

Lactic acid

OH

CH3

CH
OH

CH3COCOOH

Pyruvic acid

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83

Compound A (C2H4O) reduces Tollen's reagent. A on treatment

with zinc amalgam and conc. HCl give compound B. In presence of
conc. H2 SO 4. A forms a cyclic structure C which is used as
hypnotic. Identify A, B and C. Explain the reactions.
(July-11)
( B)
(i) C 2 H 4 O
(A)

Zinc amalgam
conc. HCl

Zn/Hg
CH 3 CHO
CH 3 CH 3
HCl

(A)

(ii)

( B)

( A ) + conc.H 2SO4

Hypnotic
( C)

CH3

3CH3CHO

conc.

CH

H2SO4

(B)

CH3

CH

CH

CH3

O
(C)

Compounds

Structure

Name

CH3CHO

Acetaldehyde

CH3CH3

Ethane

CH3
CH

C
CH3

CH

CH
O

Paraldehyde
CH3

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84

An organic compound 'A' (C5H 10O) does not reduce Tollen's

reagent. It is a linear compound and undergoes iodoform test on
oxidation 'A' gives 'B' (C2H4O2) and 'C' (C3H6O2) as the major
product. Identify A, B and C. Explain the reactions.
(PTA)
C 2 H 4 O 2 + C3 H 6 O 2
(i) C5 H10 O
Oxidation

(A)

(B)

(C)

( )
CH 3 C CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
CH3 COOH + C2 H5 COOH
(B)
( C)


O
0

(A)

Compounds

Structure

Name

CH 3 C CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
||
O

Methyl propyl
ketone

CH3COOH

Acetic acid

C2H5COOH

Propionic acid

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8.

85

An organic compound A (C2H3N) on reduction with SnCl2/HCl gives

B (C2 H 4O) which reduces Tollen's reagent. Compound B on
reduction with N 2 H 4 /C 2 H 5 ONa gives C (C 2 H 6 ). Identify the
compounds A, B and C. Explain the reactions involved.
(Sep-12)
SnCl2 /HCl
(i) C 2 H 3 N
C 2 H 4 O (reduces Tollen's reagent)
reduction

(A)

( B)

SnCl 2 / HCl
H2 O
CH 3 CN
CH 3 CH = NH.HCl
CH 3 CHO + NH 3

(A)

(B)

CH3COO- + 2Ag + 2H2O

(ii) CH3CHO + 2Ag+ + 3OH-
N2 H4
(iii) C2 H 4 O
C2 H 6
C H ONa

( B)

(C)

N 2 H 4 / C 2 H 5 ONa
CH 3 CHO
CH 3 CH 3

(C)

Compounds

Structure

Name

CH3 CN

Methyl cyanide

CH3CHO

Acetaldehyde

CH3 CH3

Ethane

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13. Electro Chemistry-I

Q. No.
70 d

Hints

Quantity of current Q = It

Mass of substance liberated by passing current m = ZIt

Equivalent mass =

(Equivalent mass of Cu = 31.77, Ag = 108, I = 127, Al = 9)

Electro chemical equivalent =

1 faraday = 96495 coulomb

Equivalent conductance C =

Atomic mass
Valency

Equivalent mass
96495
1000
mho.cm2(g.eqiv.)1
C

(or)

10 3
mho.m2 (g.equiv)1
N

10 3
mho.m2.mol1
M

Molar conductance C =

Molar conductance = Cell constant Conductivity

(or) Cell constant / Resistance
l
a

Cell constant =

Degree of dissociation =

For weak acids H + = C = K a C

For weak bases OH = C = K b C

Dissociation constant for weak acid K a =

(or)
C

Ka
C

2C
1

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pH = log [H+]

pOH = log [OH]

pH + pOH = 14

Kw = [H+] [OH] = 1 1014 at 298 K

pKw = 14

pKa = log Ka

pKb = log Kb

Hendersons equation for acid buffer

Salt
pH = pKa + log

Acid

Henderson equation for basic buffer

Salt
pOH = pKb + log
Base

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Exercise Problems
1.

Find the pH a buffer solution containing 0.20 mole per liter

sodium acetate and 0.15 mole per litre acetic acid. Ka for acetic
acid is 1.8 105.
(June-06, 11, Sep-06, 07, 11)
Solution:

[CH3COONa] = 0.20 mole / litre

[CH3COOH] = 0.15 mole / litre
Ka = 1.8 105 mole / litre
pH of Buffer solution = ?
pKa = log Ka
= log10 1.8 105
= log10 1.8 + log10 10 5
= [0.2553 5]

= [4.7447]

pKa = 4.7447
Henderson equation
pH = pK a + log10

[Salt ]
[ acid ]

= 4.7447 + log
= 4.7447 + log

[ 0.20]
[0.15]

20
15

= 4.7447 + log

4
3

= 4.7447 + log4 log3

= 4.7447 + 0.6021 0.4771
= 4.7447 + 0.1250
pH = 4.8697

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103

Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.3 mole per litre of

CH3COONa and 0.15 mole per litre CH3COOH. Ka for acetic acid
is 1.8 105.
(Sep-08)
Solution:

[CH3COONa] = 0.30 mole / litre1

[CH3COOH] = 0.15 mole / litre1
Ka = 1.8 105 mole / litre1
pH of buffer solution = ?
pKa = log Ka
= log10 [1.8 105]
pKa = 4.7447
Henderson equation
pH = pk a + log10

[Salt ]
[ Acid ]

= 4.7447 + log
= 4.7447 + log

[ 0.30]
[0.15]

30
15

= 4.7447 + 0.3010
pH = 5.0457

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104

What is the pH of a solution containing 0.5 M propionic acid and

0.5 M sodium propionate? The Ka of propionic acid is 1.34 105.
(March-06, July-10)
Solution:

Propionic acid = 0.5 M

Sodium propionate = 0.5 M
Ka = 1.34 105
pH of buffer solution = ?
pKa = log Ka
= log10 [1.34 105]
= log10 1.34 + log10 10 5
= [ log10 0.1217 5]
pKa = 4.8729
Hendenson Equation
pH = pK a + log10

[Salt ]
[ Acid ]

= 4.8729 + log

0.5
0.5

= 4.8729 + log1
= 4.8729 + 0
pH = 4.8729
When the volume of buffer solution is doubled, the pH of the
solution does not change.

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