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At a temperature under high pressure
Kw=1010, A solution of pH =5.4 ; Under these conditions is said to be -


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Acidic

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Basic

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Neutral

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Amphoteric

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Solution

The correct option is B

Basic


If Kw=1010 ; [H+]=[OH]=105 ; hence pH at neutral point = 5. Hence a pH above 5, i.e. 5.4 will be considered basic.


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