Equilibrium Question 477

Question: A base is dissolved in water yields a solution with a hydroxide ion concentration of 0.05 mollitre1. The solution is [AFMC 1997]

Options:

A) Basic

B) Acid

C) Neutral

D) Both A and B

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[OH] ion conc. =0.05moll

=5×102moll

pOH=log[OH]

=log[5×102]

pOH=1.30 ; pH+pOH=14

pH=14pOH

=141.30=12.7



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