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Interpretation:
The solutions A, B, C and D are to be arranged in the basis of increase in their acidity.
Concept introduction:
The
Answer to Problem 10PE
The increasing order of acidity is shown below.
Explanation of Solution
Solution A has the value of
Solution B has the value of
The relationship between
The value of
Substitute the values of
So, for solution B, the value of
Solution C has the value of
The relationship between
Substitute the value of
So, for solution C, the value of
Solution D has the value of
The relationship between
Substitute the value of
So, the value of
Substitute the value of
So, for solution D, the value of
The hydrogen ion concentration for solution A, B, C and D are
Therefore, the increasing order of acidity is shown below.
The acidity is arranged in increasing order as
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