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of is mixed with of () and titrated with . Neglect the ionisation of water; where only the weak acid is present use the exact quadratic. Select the correct statement(s).

  1. AAfter of the pH is 1.70
  2. BAfter of the pH is about 3.1
  3. CAfter of the pH equals 5.24
  4. DAfter of the pH is 8.57

Answer: A, B, D

25 mL: left in , pH (acetic acid suppressed). 50 mL: all is neutralised and only remains ( in , ), giving pH 3.12. 75 mL: half of acetic acid is neutralised, so pH , not 5.24. 100 mL: acetate ( in ) hydrolyses, , pH 8.57.
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