Which statement describes a 0.01 M LiOH (aq) solution?

a. The solution is basic with a pH less than 7.

b. The solution is acidic with a pH greater than 7.

c. The solution is acidic with a pH less than 7.

d. The solution is basic with a pH greater than 7.

Before answering the question, one should first calculate the pH for given concentration of LiOH.

As LiOH ionizes as,

LiOH → Li⁺ + OH⁻

So, the concentration of OH⁻ = [OH⁻] = 0.01

Also,

pOH = - log [OH⁻]

pOH = - log [0.01]

pOH = 2

Whereas,

POH + pH = 14

Or,

pH = 14 - 2

pH = 12

Result:

As pH is greater than 7, so the solution is Basic.