A Solution Is Prepared by Adding 500 ML of 0

question 34

Multiple Choice

A solution is prepared by adding 500 mL of 0.3 M NaClO to 500 mL of 0.4 M HClO. What is the pH of this solution?

• A)The pH will be greater than the pK _a of hypochlorous acid.
• B)The pH will be less than the pK _a of hypochlorous acid.
• C)The pH will be equal to the pK _a of hypochlorous acid.
• D)The pH will equal the pK _b of sodium hypochlorite.
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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