If you have CL2 + H2o ---> H+ + Cl- + HOCl

Question

and you are given [HOCl] = 0.06 M
and you have to find pH....
can you assume that [HOCl] =[H+] = 0.06 M
since H+ and HOCl both have a coefficient of 1?
Thank you

Answer 1

I think I've answered this somewhere. If not, I'll come back and pick it up. The short answer is no, you may not assume that.

Answer 2

no because HOCl is not a strong acid.