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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

The \(\mathrm{pH}\) of \(10^{-8} \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) solution is

  1. A 8
  2. B -8
  3. C Between 7-8
  4. D Between 6-7
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(D) Between 6-7

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\(\mathrm{HCl}\) is a strong acid. All the acids have \(\mathrm{pH}\) in the acidic range, i.e. below 7. The concentration of \(\mathrm{HCl}\) is given as \(10^{-8} \mathrm{M}\). pH is calculated based on the protons of the acid and the water. \(10^{-8} \mathrm{M}\) is a very…