AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Equilibrium

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

In a buffer solution containing equal concentration of B⁻ and HB, the Kb for B⁻ is 10⁻¹⁰. The pH of buffer solution is

A

4

B

10

C

7

D

6

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

pOH = pKb + log([B⁻]/[HB]) = 10. Therefore, pH = 14 - 10 = 4.

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