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The ionic product of water calculated by a student was found to be 1×10(16)mol2l2 at 50C. What is the nature of a solution with pH = 7 at the same temperature?

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Neutral
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Acidic
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Basic
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Cannot be predicted.
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Solution

The correct option is B Acidic
Kw=[H+]2
=> [H+] =Kw= 1108
pH=log[H+]=8 (for neutral solution)
=> Solutions having pH < 8, are acidic solutions.
=> Solutions having pH > 8, are basic solutions.

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