MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryPhysical ChemistryIonic equilibriumTheory of Acids and Bases

Pure water is kept in a vessel and it remains exposed to atmospheric CO2 which is absorbed, then its pH will be

A.Greater than 7
B.Less than 7✓ Correct
C.7
D.Depends on ionic product of water
Explanation

Less than 7. Atmospheric 2 CO  will dissolve in water and form 2 3 H CO (Carbonic acid)  which will make the pH of solution drop below 7.

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