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[oh-] = 2x 10^-7

is the solution acidic basic or neutral

User Chynah
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Answer:-

Neutral

Explanation:-

Given [OH-] = 2x 10^-7

Using the formula pOH = - log [ OH-]

pOH = - log [ 2 x 10^-7]

= 6.7

Using the formula

pH + pOH = 14

pH = 14 -6.7

= 7.3

Since the pH is very close to 7, the solution is neutral

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