Question
What is the pH of 1 molar HCl solution? (assume complete dissociation)
MHT CET
Chemistry
Ionic Equilibrium
2026
MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. Zero
- D. 7
Answer
C. Zero
Step-by-step solution
HCl is a strong acid and dissociates completely in water. HCl H^+ + Cl^- For a 1 M solution of HCl, the concentration of hydrogen ions is: [H^+] = 1 M pH = - _ 10 [H^+] pH = - _ 10 (1) = 0 Answer: Zero
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