NEET2012ChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Equimolar solutions of the following substances were prepared separately. Which one of these will record the highest pH value?
Options
- ABaCl ₂
- BAlCl ₃
- CLiCl
- DBeCl ₂
Correct answer
A. BaCl ₂
Step-by-step solution
BaCl ₂ is a salt of strong acid HCl and strong base Ba ( OH )₂ . So, its aqueous solution is neutral with pH 7 . All other salts give acidic solution due to cationic hydrolysis, so their pH is less than 7. Thus, pH value is highest for the solution of BaCl ₂ .