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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2025 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q35 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 Chemistry Q35: What will be the pH of the solution produced by adding 20 mL of 1 M…

QuestionIonic equilibrium / buffer pH

What will be the pH of the solution produced by adding 20 mL of 1 M HCl to 1 L of a solution containing 0.1 M acetic acid and 0.1 M sodium acetate (K_a = 1.75 × 10⁻⁵ mol L⁻¹) ? (where, log 1.75 = 0.24; log 2/3 = – 0.176)

  1. (a) 4.58
  2. (b) 4.93
  3. (c) 4.76
  4. (d) 5.06

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