Very large value of pKa means the solution is

Correct answer: B. Weakly acidic

  • A. Strongly basic
  • B. Weakly acidic
  • C. Basic
  • D. Acidic

Explanation

The pKa value is a critical measure of an acid's strength; it is inversely proportional to the acid's ability to donate protons. A very large pKa value signifies a weak acid, meaning it donates protons inefficiently, leading to a solution that is weakly acidic. This is why Option B is correct. Options A and C mistakenly equate a weak acid with a basic solution, which is incorrect unless strong bases are present. Option D is incorrect because a large pKa denotes weak, not strong, acidity.

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