AIIMS2008Chemistry-Physical Chemistry

AIIMS 2008 Chemistry Acids and Bases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The correct order of increasing [H₃O⁺] in the following aqueous solutions is

A

0.01 M H₂S < 0.01 M H₂SO₄ < 0.01 M NaCl < 0.01 M NaNO₃

B

0.01 M NaCl < 0.01 M NaNO₃ < 0.01 M H₂S < 0.01 M H₂SO₄

C

0.01 M NaNO₃ < 0.01 M NaCl < 0.01 M H₂S < 0.01 M H₂SO₄

D

0.01 M H₂S < 0.01 M NaNO₃ < 0.01 M NaCl < 0.01 M H₂SO₄

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

H2SO4 is strong acid having pH < 7. NaNO2 on hydrolysis gives alkaline solution of pH > 7.

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