Chemistry-pH & Buffer Solutions

NEET Chemistry pH & Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

Calculate the pH of a 0.05 M acetic acid solution given that the ionization constant (K_a) is 1.8 × 10^-5.

A

74

B

74

C

5.74

D

6.74

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Using the equation K_a = [H+][Ac-]/[HAc] and the approximation x << 0.05, we find [H+] = 1.8 × 10^-5. The pH is calculated as -log(1.8 × 10^-5) = 4.74.

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