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The following equilibrium exists in aqueous solution CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO- H+. If dilute HCl is added without a change in temperature then

Correct answer: A. Concentration of CH3COO- will decrease

  • A. Concentration of CH3COO- will decrease
  • B. The equilibrium constant will increase
  • C. Concentration of CH3COO- will increase
  • D. The equilibrium constant will decrease

Explanation

When HCl is added, it contributes chloride ions (Cl-) to the solution. The common ion effect predicts that the presence of additional chloride ions from HCl will suppress the dissociation of CH3COO- ions. This is because the equilibrium will shift to the left to counteract the increase in the concentration of the common ion (Cl-). As a result, the concentration of CH3COO- ions will decrease.

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