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What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl)? Given the ionization constant of HCl is 1.3 × 10^-6.

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The ionization constant  Ka  given is not relevant for hydrochloric acid, as HCl is a strong acid and dissociates completely in water. Therefore, we do not need to use the ionization constant to calculate the pH of the solution.To find the pH of a 0.1 M HCl solution, we can use the formula:pH = -log10[H+]Since HCl is a strong acid and dissociates completely, the concentration of H+ ions in the solution will be equal to the concentration of HCl, which is 0.1 M.pH = -log10 0.1 pH = 1The pH of a 0.1 M solution of hydrochloric acid  HCl  is 1.
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