JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3ia103
A mixture is prepared from 50mL of 0.10MHCl and 50mL of 0.10MCHX3COOH (pKa=4.74). It is then treated with 70mL of 0.10MNaOH. With log2=0.301 and log3=0.477, the pH is
A4.92
B4.56
C4.74
D3.02
Answer: B
The strong acid is neutralised first: 5mmolHCl uses 5 of the 7mmolNaOH. The remaining 2mmol converts 2 of 5mmol acetic acid to acetate, leaving HA=3 and AX−=2. pH=4.74+log(2/3)=4.74+0.301−0.477=4.56.