NEET2026Chemistry-Equilibrium

NEET 2026 Chemistry Solubility Product MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

In a qualitative analysis, Bi³⁺ is detected by appearance of precipitate of BiO(OH)(s). Calculate pH when the following equilibrium exists at 298 K. BiO(OH)(s) ⇌ BiO⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq), K = 4 × 10⁻¹⁰ (Given : log2 = 0.3010)

A

8.714

B

4.699

C

5.286

D

9.301

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The equilibrium constant K is given by K = [BiO⁺][OH⁻]. Solving for [OH⁻], we find s = √K = √(4 × 10⁻¹⁰) = 2 × 10⁻⁵ M. The pH is calculated using the relation [H⁺] = Kᵥ/[OH⁻] = 1 × 10⁻⁹, giving pH = -log[H⁺] =⁹⁺ log2 = 9.301.

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