Which of the following solution have highest pH?

Correct answer: A. 0.2 M Ca(OH)2

  • A. 0.2 M Ca(OH)2
  • B. 0.1 M Na(OH)
  • C. 0.1 M HCl
  • D. 0.1 M CH3COOH

Explanation

The solution with the highest pH is the one that is most basic. Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2, is a strong base and at 0.2 M concentration, it provides a significantly higher concentration of hydroxide ions compared to 0.1 M NaOH, which is also a strong base but at a lower concentration. Both HCl and CH3COOH are acids, with HCl being a strong acid resulting in a very low pH, and CH3COOH being a weak acid resulting in a higher pH than HCl but still much lower than that of the strong bases. Therefore, 0.2 M Ca(OH)2 has the highest pH among the given options.

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