AP EAMCET201824 Apr 2018Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
A few grams of borax is dissolved in distilled water. The pH range of resultant solution is
Options
- A1 − 4
- B4 − 7
- C2 − 5
- D7 − 14
Correct answer
D. 7 − 14
Step-by-step solution
The aqueous solution of borax is alkaline due to hydrolysis. Borax is, therefore, used as a water softner and cleaning agent. Therefore, the pH of solution is more than 7.