JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ie069
40mL of 0.1MNaOH is mixed with 10mL of 0.2MHCl. The pH of the resulting solution is nearest to. Use log2=0.301 and log3=0.477 where needed. Take 298 K.
A12.00
B1.40
C12.90
D12.60
Answer: D
OHX−=4 mmol, HX+=2 mmol, so 2 mmol OHX− remain in 50mL: [OHX−]=0.04M. pOH=1.398 and pH=14−1.398=12.60.