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A buffer solution contains equal concentration of X- and HX . The kb for X- is 10-10 . The pH of the buffer solution is
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 7
  • C 10
  • D 14
Solution:
2021 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4
pOH=pKb+log[salt][base]

pOH=10+log[HX][X-]

[HX]=[X-]

Log1=0

pOH=10

pH+pOH=pKw

pH=4 .

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