the pH at the equivlence point for the titration of a weak base versus a strong acid will always be
ph < 7
ph > 7
ph = 7
ph = pKa
ph = pKb
The pH at equivalence point for weak base v/s strong acid titration will always be less than 7.
This is due to the production of a conjugate acid during the titration which further reacts with H2O to give hydronium ions (H3O+).
Taking an example of Ammonia (weak base) v/s hydrochloric acid (strong acid)
NH3 + HCL ---> NH4+ + CL-
The conjugate acid in this titration is NH4+ which reacts with water . Therefore, pH is less than 7.
NH4+ + H2O ----> H3O+ + NH3
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