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Published on: August 13, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion ( 
) is followed by a statement of reason ( 
). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Higher order ionisation constants 
are smaller than the lower order ionisation constant 
of polyprotic acid.
Reason: Polyprotic acid solutions contain a mixture of acids.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The reason for smaller values of higher order ionisation constants is that it is more difficult to remove a positively charged proton from a negative ion due to electrostatic forces.
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