Answer:
Option B. It is a basic solution.
Explanation:
To know which option is correct, let us calculate the pH of the solution.
First, we shall determine the pOH of the solution. This is illustrated below:
Concentration of Hydroxide ion, [OH¯] = 3.5×10¯⁶
pOH =.?
pOH = –Log [OH¯]
pOH = –Log 3.5×10¯⁶
pOH = 5.5
Finally, we shall determine the pH. This can be obtained as follow:
pOH = 5.5
pH =?
pH + pOH = 14
pH + 5.5 = 14
Collect like terms
pH = 14 – 5.5
pH = 8.5
The pH scale reads as follow:
0 to 6 => Acidic
7 => Neutral
8 to 14 => Basic
Comparing the pH of the solution (i.e 8.5) with the pH scale, we can conclude that the solution is basic because the pH of solution lies between 8 and 14.
