JEE Main · 2023 · 25 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Equilibrium

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When the hydrogen ion concentration [] changes by a factor of 1000, the value of pH of the solution
______ .
  1. (A)increase by 1000 units
  2. (B)decreases by 3 units✓ Correct
  3. (C)decreases by 2 units
  4. (D)increase by 2 units

Answer: (B)

Solution

Since , multiplying the hydrogen-ion concentration by a thousand changes the pH by . An increase of by a factor of one thousand therefore lowers the pH by three units.

JEE Main · 2023 · 25 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option

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