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Which solution has a pH of 13?

A
0.1 M MgCl2
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0.1 M HClO4
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C
0.1 M NH4OH
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D
0.1 M KOH
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Solution

The correct option is D 0.1 M KOH
pH=13>7 or pOH=1
Hence it is false
From the given options, pOH of 0.1 M KOH=log0.1=1
and hence pH=13
Hence, 0.1 M KOH is the correct option.
0.1 M NH4OH is incorrect because, even if it is a base,
it will have pH different from 13 as it is a weak base.

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