MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Find the pH of 0.02 M HCl .
Options
- A1.7
- B2.7
- C1.5
- D2.5
Correct answer
A. 1.7
Step-by-step solution
HCl is a strong acid and dissociates completely in aqueous solution. [ H ⁺] = 0.02 M = 2 10⁻² M pH = - ₁₀[ H ⁺] pH = - ₁₀(2 10⁻²) pH = 2 - ₁₀ 2 Using ₁₀ 2 0.3 : pH = 2 - 0.3 = 1.7 Answer: 1.7