Question

Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a base?

(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid

(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid

(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base

(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base

Options

• (i) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iii)

• (i) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(ii) and (iv)

Explanation:

• Stronger the acid, the lesser is the pH.
• Stronger the base, the higher is the pH.