MCQ
The $pH $ value of $1.0 \times {10^{ - 8}}\,M\,HCl$ solution is less than $8$ because
  • A
    $HCl$ is completely ionised at this concentration
  • B
    The ionization of water is negligible
  • The ionization of water cannot be assumed to be negligible in comparison with this low concentration of $HCl$
  • D
    The $pH$  cannot be calculated at such a low concentration of $HCl$

Answer

Correct option: C.
The ionization of water cannot be assumed to be negligible in comparison with this low concentration of $HCl$
(c)As the solution is acidic, $pH < 7$. This is because $[{H^ + }]$ from ${H_2}O$ cannot be neglected in comparison to ${10^{ - 8}}$.

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