Chemistry-pH & Buffer Solutions
NEET Chemistry pH & Buffer Solutions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the relationship between the concentration of hydronium ions and hydroxyl ions in pure water at equilibrium?
A
The product of their concentrations is constant.
B
The concentration of hydronium ions is always greater than that of hydroxyl ions.
C
The concentrations of both ions are equal to each other.
D
The concentration of hydroxyl ions is always zero.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In pure water, the equilibrium exists with one water molecule donating a proton and another accepting it, leading to a constant product of the concentrations of hydronium and hydroxyl ions.
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