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The ratio of acid strength of HOCN and HCN is about

Given Ka of HOCN= 1.2 × 104 and Ka of HCN=4.2 × 1010
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A 535 : 1
  • B 1 : 535
  • C 2.86 × 105 : 1
  • D 2.86 × 104 : 1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 535 : 1
H+HOCNH+HCN =Ka of HOCN1/2Ka of HCN1/2

=1.2×10-44.2×10-101/2= 535

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