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In which of the following acid-base titration, $p H$ is greater than $8$ at equivalence point?

A

Acetic acid versus ammonia

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Acetic acid versus sodium hydroxide

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Hydrochloric acid versus ammonia

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Hydrochloric acid versus sodium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is B Acetic acid versus sodium hydroxide

Acetic acid is a weak acid and sodium hydroxide is strong base. Salts of the two will hydrolyse to give basic solution. So, at neutral point, $p H$ of the solution will be greater than $8$ .

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