The correct option is D 1.5 times
Note: Since the comparison between two values of pH is asked, we have to take their ratio. But, since both the fluids are alkaline (basic as pH>7), hence, we need to solve this question in terms of pOH and not pH.
We know that,
pH+pOH=14
pOH=14−pH
For Blood, pOH=14−7.36=6.64
For Spinal Fluid, pOH=14−7.53=6.47
Also,
pOH=−log10[OH−]
[OH−]=10−pOH or Antilog(−pOH)
Hence, using the above relation,
For Blood, [OH−]=Antilog(−6.64)=2.29×10−7mol/dm3
For Spinal Fluid, [OH−]=Antilog(−6.47)=3.39×10−7mol/dm3
For getting [H+], we use,
[H+]=10−14/[OH−]
which is mentioned in the concept attached.
Hence,
[H+]for Blood[H+]fo Spinal Fluid=10−142.29×10−7×3.39×10−710−14=1.48