Dissociation constant of a weak acid is decreased by

Question

Dissociation constant of a weak acid is decreased by (A) addition of a strong acid (B) addition of a salt of the above weak acid (C) decreasing temperature (D) dilution of the solution

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Dissociation constant is a constant and depends only upon temperature. It varies directly with temperature, ie, decreases with decrease in temperature.

Q. Dissociation constant of a weak acid is decreased by

addition of a strong acid

addition of a salt of the above weak acid

decreasing temperature

dilution of the solution

Dissociation constant is a constant and depends only upon temperature. It varies directly with temperature, ie, decreases with decrease in temperature.