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NEET2026Chemistry-Equilibrium

NEET 2026 Chemistry Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

At 298 K, a certain buffer solution contains equal concentrations of X⁻ and HX, Kb for X⁻ is 10⁻¹⁰. What is the pH of this buffer solution?

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

10

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Given that [X⁻] = [HX], pH = pKa + log([X⁻]/[HX]) = pKa = 4. The pH is 4.

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