wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
2
You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The gatric juice in our stomach contains enough HCl to make the hydrogen ion concentration about 0.01 mol.L1. The pH of gastric juice is:

A
0.01
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
2
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
14
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 2
As we know,

pH=log[H+]=log 0.01=2

Hence, the pH of gastric juice is 2.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon