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The pK₆ of dimethylamine and pKₐ of acetic acid are 3.27 and 4.77 respectively at T (K). The correct option for the pH of dimethylammonium acetate solution is :

Options

A

8.50

B

5.50

C

7.75

D

6.25

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Correct Answer :

Option C

7.75

7.75

Solution :

The correct option is 7.75.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Identify the type of salt:
Dimethylammonium acetate is a salt formed from a weak base (dimethylamine) and a weak acid (acetic acid).

2. Formula for the pH of a salt of a weak acid and a weak base:
The pH of a solution containing a salt of a weak acid and a weak base is given by the standard relation:
pH=7+12(pKa-pKb)
where:
pKa is the acid dissociation constant exponent of the weak acid (acetic acid).
pKb is the base dissociation constant exponent of the weak base (dimethylamine).

3. Substitute the given values into the formula:
We are given:
pKb of dimethylamine=3.27
pKa of acetic acid=4.77
Substituting these parameters:
pH=7+12(4.77-3.27)

4. Perform the calculation:
pH=7+12(1.50)
pH=7+0.75
pH=7.75
Thus, the pH of the dimethylammonium acetate solution is 7.75.

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