How many mL of 0.1 M NaOH must be added to 40 mL of 0.06 F tri-protic acid solution to reach a pH equal to pKa3?
60ml
Explanation
If triprotic acid is represented by H3A
when pH = pKa3
[A3-] = [ HA-]
H3A + NaOH ------> NaH2A : Volume of NaOH required = (40ml × 0.06M)/0.1M = 24ml
NaH2A + NaOH ------> Na2HA : Volume of NaOH required = 24ml
Na2HA + NaOH -----> Na3A: this reaction should be completed 50% only to get pH = pKa3 , volume of NaOH required = 12ml
Therefore,
Volume required to get pH = pKa3 in triprotic acid vs NaOH titration = 24ml + 24ml + 12ml = 60ml
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