Electrochemistry Question 2

Question 2 - 24 January - Shift 2

Choose the correct representation of conductometric titration of benzoic acid vs sodium hydroxide.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: (2)

Solution:

$\underset{\text{ (wA) }}{C_6 H_5 COOH}+\underset{\text{ (SB) }}{NaOH} \longrightarrow \underset{\text{ (Salt) }}{C_6 H_5 COONa}+\underset{2}{H_2 O}$

$(A) \to(B)$ Free $H^{+}$ions are replaced by $Na^{\oplus}$ which decreases conductance.

(B) $arrow$ (C) Un-dissociated benzoic acid reacts with $NaOH$ and forms salt which increases ions & conductance increases.

(C) $arrow$ (D) After equivalence point at (3), $NaOH$ added further increases $Na^{\oplus} & OH^{\odot}$ ions which further increases the conductance.