Q3 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2022 (Paper 1) · Chemistry

A solution is prepared by mixing 0.01mol each of H2CO3,NaHCO3,Na2CO3, and NaOH in $100 \mathrm{~mL}$ of water. pH of the resulting solution is
[Given: pKa1 and pKa2 of H2CO3 are 6.37 and 10.32, respectively. log2=0.30]

Correct answer: 10.02

Solution

First acid base reaction between H2CO3 and NaOH takes place.

H2CO30.01mole+NaOH0.01mole⟶NaHCO3-0.01mole+H2O

After the acid base reaction, we have 0.01mole Na2CO3  and 0.02 moles of NaHCO3. Here, This will form an acidic buffer of NaHCO3 and Na2CO3.

∴ pH=pKa2+logSaltAcid

=10.32+log0.010.10.020.1

=10.32+log12

=10.32-log2

=10.32-0.3

=10.02

∴ pH=10.02

Hence, the correct answer is 10.02.

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