The pH of a 0.01 M HCl solution is:

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

HCl is a strong acid that fully dissociates. [H+] = 0.01 M = 10^-2 M, so pH = -log(10^-2) = 2.

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The correct answer to the question "The pH of a 0.01 M HCl solution is:" is Option B: 2.

The other options — A) 1, C) 3, D) 4 — are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: HCl is a strong acid that fully dissociates. [H+] = 0.01 M = 10^-2 M, so pH = -log(10^-2) = 2.

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The pH of a 0.01 M HCl solution is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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