A Solution Is Prepared by Adding 500 ML of 0

question 56

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 is correct.

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