JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2000

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    What is the pH for a neutral solution at the body temperature\[\left( 38{}^\circ C \right)\]?

    A)  7.2                        

    B)         14.0                      

    C)  6.8             

    D)         6.0

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    With the rise in temperature, the ionic-product of water increases, hence\[p{{K}_{\omega }}\] decreases\[\left( p{{K}_{\omega }}=\log \frac{1}{{{K}_{\omega }}} \right)\]. We know that, \[pH+pOH=p{{K}_{w}}\] Hence, pH of solution also decreases with increase in temperature. Hence, at body temperature \[\left( 38{}^\circ C \right)\] the pH of neutral solution will be approximately 6.8.     


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