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The initial rate of hydrolysis of methyl acetate (1 M) by a weak acid (HA, 1 M) is 1/100th of that of a strong acid (HX, 1M), at 25°C. The Ka of HA is
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A 1×10-4
  • B 1×10-5
  • C 1×10-6
  • D 1×10-3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1×10-4
Ka=Cα2=1×(0.01)2=1×10-4

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