Chemistry-pH & Buffer Solutions

NEET Chemistry pH & Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

What is the pH of a buffer solution formed by mixing equal molar concentrations of ammonia and ammonium chloride, given that the pKₐ of ammonia is 9.25?

A

9.25

B

7.00

C

14.00

D

75

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, when the molar concentration of a base and its conjugate acid in a buffer solution is the same, the pH of the solution equals the pKₐ of the base. Therefore, for a buffer solution of ammonia and ammonium chloride, the pH is equal to the pKₐ of ammonia, which is 9.25.

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