JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ie068
50mL of 0.2MHCl is mixed with 50mL of 0.1MNaOH. The pH of the resulting solution is nearest to. Use log2=0.301 and log3=0.477 where needed. Take 298 K.
A1.00
B1.30
C1.60
D7.00
Answer: B
HX+=10 mmol, OHX−=5 mmol, so 5 mmol HX+ remains in 100mL: [HX+]=0.05M. pH=−log(5×10−2)=1.301≈1.30.