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What is the pH of 0.050 M Ba(CN)2 solution?
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Ba(CN)2 is composed of a weak acid HCN and strong base Ba(OH)2
The strong base remains dissociated while the weak acid tends to associate.
Thus, the following reaction takes place in a solution of Ba(CN)2 :
CN- + H2O <----> HCN + OH-
Initial 0.1 0 0
Equl. 0.1-x x x
For the above reaction, equilibrium constant, K = ( [HCN][OH-] )/[CN-] = x2/(0.1-x)
For HCN, Ka = 4.9*10-10
Thus, K = Kw/Ka = 10-14/(4.9*10-10) = 2.04*10-5
Thus, x2/(0.1-x) = 2.04*10-5
Solving for the +ve value of x, we get :
x = 1.43*10-3
Thus, pOH = -log x = 2.84
Thus, pH = 14-pOH = 11.16