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A solution is prepared by mixing 0.01 mol each of H2CO3, NaHCO3, Na2CO3, and NaOH in 100 mL of water. pH of the resulting solution is _______. [Given: pKa1 and pKa2 of H2CO3 are 6.37 and 10.32, respectively; log 2 = 0.30]

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answer is 10.02.

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First acid base reaction between H2CO3 and NaOH takes place.
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In the final solution, we have 0.01 mole Na2CO3 and 0.02 moles of NaHCO3.
Here, we have a buffer of NaHCO3 and Na2CO3.
 pH=pKa2+log[ Salt ][ Acid ]=10.32+log0.010.10.020.1=10.32+log12=10.32log2=10.320.3=10.02pH=10.02

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