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Question
A 25.0 mL sample of hydrochloric acid requires 18.50 mL of 0.150 M sodium hydroxide for complete neutralization. What is the molarity of the hydrochloric acid?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Balanced equation: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O. Moles NaOH = (0.01850 L)(0.150 mol/L) = 0.002775 mol. Moles HCl = 0.002775 mol. Molarity HCl = 0.002775 mol / 0.0250 L = 0.111 M.
Hint
The mole ratio is 1:1 for HCl and NaOH.