Analytical Chemistry Question 228

Question: How many ml of 1 (M) $ H_2SO_4 $ is required to neutralise 10 ml of 1(M) $ NaOH $ solution

[MP PET 1997; MP PMT 1999]

Options:

A) 2.5

B) 5.0

C) 10.0

D) 20.0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

1M H2SO4 = 2N $ H_2SO_4 $

$ \overset{H_2SO_4}{\mathop{N_1V_1}}\ =\ \overset{NaOH}{\mathop{N_2V_2}} $ 2 × V1 = 10 × 1, $ V_1\ =\ \frac{10\ \times \ 1}{2}\ =\ 5\ ml $