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QAIPM-2012-Ch-1716: NEET 2012 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPM-2012-Ch-1716 Solution: Equimolar solutions of the following substances were prepared…

Equimolar solutions of the following substances were prepared separately. Which one of these will record the highest pH value?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A BaCl2BaCl_2
  • B AlCl3AlCl_3
  • C LiClLiCl
  • D BeCl2BeCl_2

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All of the given salts have same anion i.e., Cl which on hydrolysis gives HCl which is a strong acid. Now, among the salts which have cation that gives a strongest base on hydrolysis of salt have the highest pH value. As Ba form Ba(OH) 2 which is a stronger base thus, it results in the highest pH value.

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