For a given aqueous solution at 25oC which of the following is correct regarding the nature of solution:
A
Acidic if [H+]<√Kw
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B
Alkaline if [H+]<√Kw
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C
Acidic if [H+]>√Kw
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D
Neutral if [H+]=√Kw
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Solution
The correct option is D Neutral if [H+]=√Kw [H+][OH−]=Kw [H+]=[OH−] in neutral solution.
So, solution will be neutral if [H+]=√Kw
In alkaline solution , [H+]<[OH−]
So, [H+]<√Kw
In acidic solution , [H+]>[OH−]
So, [H+]>√Kw