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pH of 0.1 M NaHCO3 if K1=4.5×107,K2=4.5×1011.

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8.34
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9.6
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8.2
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9.9
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Solution

The correct option is C 9.6
NaHCO3 + H2O <---> H2CO3 + NaOH

Kb= kw/ka

Where ka is equal to K1=4.5 x 10^ -7

So kb=(10^-14)/(4.5*10^-7) is equal to 2.22 x 10^-8

Dissociation is low 2.22 x 10^8 = [OH] ^ 2/0.1

[OH] is equal to 4.7 x 10 ^ -5

POH = -log[OH] = 4.32

So pH = 14-4.32=9.68


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