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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Which of the following when added to 20 mL of a 0.01 M solution of HCl would decrease its pH ?

  1. A 20 mL of 0.02 M HCl
  2. B 20 mL of 0.005 M HCl
  3. C 20 mL of 0.01 M HCl
  4. D 40 mL of 0.005 M HCl
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(A) 20 mL of 0.02 M HCl

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For an acid, pH of an acid solution will be lower as the solution is more concentrated. \(\mathrm{pH}=-\log \left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]\)…