Question:

The degree of dissociation $(\alpha)$ of a weak electrolyte $A_xB_y$ is related to van?t Hoff factor $(i)$ by the expression

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • $\alpha=\frac{i-1}{x+y-1}$
  • $\alpha=\frac{x+y-1}{i-1}$
  • $\alpha=\frac{x+y+1}{i-1}$
  • $\alpha=\frac{i-1}{x+y+1}$
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Solution and Explanation

$A_xB_y \rightarrow xA^{y+} + yB^{x-}$
$\alpha = \frac{i-1}{n-1}$
where $n$ is the number of ions produced.
$\alpha = \frac{i -1}{(x+y-1)}$
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