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The pH of a solution obtained by mixing equal volume of solutions having pH = 3 and pH = 4.

[log 5.5 = 0.7404]
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumJEE Main
Options:
  • A 3.26
  • B 3.5
  • C 4.0
  • D 3.42
Solution:
2741 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3.26
At pH =3,H+=10-3M

At pH =4,H+=10-4M

When in equal volume of the two solutions are mixed, the H+

=10-3+10-42=10-31+0.12=1.12×10-3

H+=5.5×10-4

-logH+=-log5.5-log10-4

pH =-0.7404+4=3.26

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