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A 0.10 M solution at 298 K is analysed using and for . Take and neglect the second hydrolysis for the pH. Select the correct statements.

  1. AThe pH lies between 11.6 and 11.7
  2. B
  3. C M
  4. DThe second hydrolysis step contributes more than the first

Answer: A, B, C

, M, pH . The first step gives equal and . In the second step , and since , M, negligible. D is wrong. Answer A, B, C.
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