If the ionic product of water at 40oC is 4×10−14. The concentration of OH− ions in water at 40∘C is:
A
2×10−9M
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B
4×10−7M
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C
4×10−3M
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D
2×10−7M
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Solution
The correct option is D2×10−7M H2O(l)⇌H+(aq.)+OH−(aq.)Kw=[H+][OH−] 4×10−14=[H+]×[OH−]
At equilibrium, [H+]=[OH−]∴Kw=[OH−]2[OH−]=√Kw=√4×10−14[OH−]=2×10−7M