NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ia023
The pH of an aqueous solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate is approximately 21(pKa1+pKa2). For HX2COX3, pKa1=6.35 and pKa2=10.33. The pH is about
A6.35
B10.33
C8.34
D7.00
Answer: C
HCOX3X− is amphiprotic and its solution pH is independent of concentration: pH=21(6.35+10.33)=8.34.