A certain amount of $H_2CO_3$ & $HCl$ are dissolved to form $1$ litre solution. At equilibrium it is found that concentration of $H_2CO_3$ & $CO_3^{-\,-}$ are $0.1\,M$ & $0.01\,M$ respectively. Calculate the $pH$ of solution. Given that for $H_2CO_3$ $K_{a_1} =10^{-5}$ & $K_{a_2} =10^{-8}$

  • A

    $2$

  • B

    $4$

  • C

    $1$

  • D

    $6$

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