Question

Which of the following aqueous solutions will have the highest pH? For NH₃, Kb = 1.8 × 10^–5; for C₂H₃O₂ ^–, Kb = 5.6 × 10^–10. 

a) 2.0 M NaOH 

b) 2.0 M NH₃ 

c) 2.0 M HC₂H₃O₂ 

d) 2.0 M HCl 

e) all the same 

Answer 1

a) 2.0 M NaOH