What Is the PH of a Solution Prepared by Mixing

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.300 M HCl with 450.0 mL of 0.400 M HIO₃? [K_a(HIO₃) = 1.6 × 10^-1]

• A)1.52
• B)0.80
• C)0.72
• D)0.89
• E)0.66

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