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Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium: Strong acid-base MCQ

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Strong acid-baseMediumQuestion 600418

Question

What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 100 mL of 0.1 M HCl with 100 mL of 0.1 M NaOH?
  1. A
    7
    Correct
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    14
  4. D
    13

Correct answer

7

Explanation

Moles HCl = 0.01 mol, moles NaOH = 0.01 mol. They exactly neutralise: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O. Solution of NaCl in water is neutral → pH = 7.

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