The PH at the Equivalence Point of a Titration May

question 115

Multiple Choice

The pH at the equivalence point of a titration may differ from 7.0 due to

• A) the initial concentration of the standard solution.
• B) the indicator used.
• C) the self-ionization of H₂O.
• D) the initial pH of the unknown.
• E) hydrolysis of the salt formed.

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