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0.1 M formic acid solution is titrated against 0.1 M NaOH solution. What would be the difference in pH between 15 and 45 stages of neutralization of acid?

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2log3/4
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2log1/5
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log1/3
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D
2log4
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Solution

The correct option is D 2log4
As we know,
pH=pKa+logsalt/acid
At first stage:
pH1=pKa+log2/8=pKalog4
At last stage:
pH2=pKa+log8/2=pKa+log4
Now,
pH2pH1=log4(log4)=2log4.

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