If the [H3O+] of a solution is less than the [OH-], what can be said about the solution?
(A) The solution would have a higher pH than its pOH.
(B) The solution could still have a neutral pH.
(C) The solution would have a higher pOH than its pH.
(D) The solution would be basic only if the solution contained a weak acid.

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Explanation:

If the [H₃O⁺] of a solution is less than the [OH⁻], then the solution would have a higher pH than its pOH.

How pOH is define?

pOH is define as the negative logarithm of the concentration of OH⁻ ion and for a basic solution its value should be less than 7.

In the question it is clear that concentration of H⁺ ion is les than the concentration of OH⁻ ion, so the given solution is basic in nature. Basicity of basic solution is calculated by using the pOH scale and for this solution value of pOH is less than 7, because more than 7 shows the acidic character. And according to the pH scale value of this solution should be more than 7.

Hence, option (A) is correct i.e. The solution would have a higher pH than its pOH.

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