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Mole Concept and Stoichiometry: Titration MCQ

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TitrationMediumQuestion 600042

Question

In an acid-base titration, 25 mL of 0.2 M NaOH exactly neutralises 20 mL of HCl. The molarity of HCl is:
  1. A
    0.16 M
  2. B
    0.25 M
    Correct
  3. C
    0.4 M
  4. D
    0.5 M

Correct answer

0.25 M

Explanation

M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ → 0.2 × 25 = M₂ × 20 → M₂ = 5/20 = 0.25 M.