JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryEquilibriumJEE Main

The self ionisation constant for pure formic acid, K=[HCOOH₂⁺][HCOO⁻], has been estimated as 10⁻⁶ at 1.22 g/cm³. The percentage of formic acid molecules in pure formic acid converted to formate ion is:

Answer: (B)

Solution

[HCOOH]=1000×1.22/46=26.5 M. x=√K=10⁻³ M. %=(10⁻³/26.5)×100≈0.004%.

Question ID VK-136190