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HClO is a weak acid (Ka = 4.0 × 10–8) and so the salt NaClO acts as a weak base. What is the pH of a solution that is 0.017 M in NaClO at 25 °C
Given :
Ka of HClO = 4.0 E-8
[NaClO] = 0.017 M
We know
[NaClO]= [ClO-] ….(salt dissociates completely)
Reaction of ClO- with water
ClO- (aq) + H2O (l) ---- > HClO (aq) + OH- (aq)
I 0.017 0 0
C -x +x +x
E (0.017-x) x x
kb = 1.0 E-14 / ka
= 1.0 E-14 / 4.0 E-8
= 2.5 E -7
Les find x
2.5 E-7 = x2 / (0.017-x)
2.5 E-7 x 0.017 = x2 (By using 5 % approximation)
x = 6.52 E-5
x = [OH-] = 6.52 E-5
pOH = - log ([OH-]) = -log ( 6.52 E-5)
= 4.19
pH = 14 – pOH = 14- 4.19 = 9.81
pH = 9.81