An indicator is a weak acid and pH range is 4.0 to 6.0. If the indicator is 50% ionized in a given solution then what is the ionization constant of the acid?
A
10−4
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B
10−5
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C
10−6
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B10−5 As we know, pH range is pKIn±1 and here, it is 4 to 6 means 5−1 to 5+1 so, pKIn=5 and KIn=10−5