Which of the following statements is correct? A)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] 10^-7. C)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] 10^-7; [OH^-] 10^-7; [OH^-] = 10^-7.

Question

Which of the following statements is correct? A)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] < 10^-7; [OH^-] < 10^-7. B)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] > 10^-7; [OH^-] > 10^-7. C)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] > 10^-7; [OH^-] < 10^-7. D)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] < 10^-7; [OH^-] > 10^-7. E)In a basic solution,[H₃O⁺] > 10^-7; [OH^-] = 10^-7.

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In a basic solution, [HS1U1B13S1U1B0OS1U1P1+S1S1P0] < 10S1U1P1-7S1S1P0 because HS1U1B13S1U1B0O is a weak acid and a basic solution will have higher concentrations of hydroxide ions which will react with the weak acid and shift the equilibrium towards the left. On the other hand, [OHS1U1P1-S1S1P0] > 10S1U1P1-7S1S1P0 because OHS1U1P1- is a strong base and will have a higher concentration in a basic solution, shifting the equilibrium towards the right.

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