JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3ia046
A 0.10 M weak acid HA with pKa=5.0 is titrated with 0.10 M NaOH. Which statements are correct? (log9=0.954.)
AThe pH at half-equivalence is 5.0
BThe pH at the equivalence point is greater than 7
CMethyl orange (range 3.1-4.4) is a suitable indicator
DThe pH when 90% of the acid is neutralised is about 5.95
Answer: A, B, D
At 50% neutralisation pH =pKa=5.0. At equivalence the salt NaA hydrolyses, so pH >7. Methyl orange changes colour far below the equivalence pH and is unsuitable. At 90%: pH =5.0+log9=5.95. Answer A, B, D.