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Consider solutions of three salts: , and , where HA is a weak acid with and BOH is a weak base with . Use the standard approximations. Which statements are correct?

  1. AThe pH of is 9.00.
  2. BThe pH of is 5.50.
  3. CThe solution of is neutral, even though both ions hydrolyse.
  4. DThe degree of hydrolysis in is smaller than in .

Answer: A, C

: . : , not 5.50. : so pH . Degrees of hydrolysis: whereas , which is larger, since both ions hydrolyse.
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