AIIMS2019Chemistry-Acids and Bases
AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Salt hydrolysis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
The pH of the salt is, pH = 1/2 (pKₐ + pK_b + pK_w) = 1/2 (14 + 4 - 5) = 6.5
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The calculation of pH using the formula is valid for a salt formed from a weak acid and a weak base, where is the ion product of water (14 at 25°C). In this case, substituting the values , , and yields a pH of 6.5, indicating a neutral solution. Since all other options are marked as N/A, they do not provide relevant alternatives or correct answers.
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