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A weak monobasic acid is \(4\%\) dissociated in \(0.05\) M solution. What is percent dissociation in \(0.1\) M solution ?

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Ostwald dilution law: degree of dissociation varies as the square root of 1/c.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(5.715\%\)
  • \(8.516\%\)
  • \(2.828\%\)
  • \(4.620\%\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Find Ka first:
$K_a = c\alpha^2 = 0.05 \times (0.04)^2 = 0.05 \times 0.0016 = 8 \times 10^{-5}$.

Step 2: Use Ka at the new concentration:
$\alpha_2^2 = K_a/c_2 = 8\times10^{-5}/0.1 = 8 \times 10^{-4}$.

Step 3: Take the root:
$\alpha_2 = \sqrt{8\times10^{-4}} = 0.02828$, which is 2.828%.

Step 4: Trend check:
More concentrated acid dissociates to a smaller fraction, so 2.828% being less than 4% is correct.

Final Answer:
The percent dissociation is 2.828%, option (C). \[ \boxed{2.828\%} \]
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