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In hydrolysis of a salt of weak acid and strong base, $A^{-}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow \mathrm{HA+} \mathrm{OH}^{-}$, the hydrolysis constant $\left(K_h\right)$ is equal to ________.
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\frac{K_w}{K_a}$
  • B $\frac{K_w}{K_b}$
  • C $\sqrt{\frac{K_a}{C}}$
  • D $\frac{K_w}{K_a \times K_b}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{K_w}{K_a}$
Hydrolysis constant $h=\frac{K_w}{K_a}$

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