JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryEquilibriumJEE Main

An acid-base indicator has Ka=3.0×10⁻⁵. The acid form of the indicator is red and the basic form is blue. The [H⁺] required to change the indicator from 75% red to 75% blue is:

Answer: (C)

Solution

At 75% blue (ratio [In⁻]/[HIn]=3), [H⁺]=Ka/3=1×10⁻⁵ M.

Question ID VK-136469