JEE Main Chemistry question
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%.