Chemistry-pH & Buffer Solutions

NEET Chemistry pH & Buffer Solutions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

What is the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.1 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) and 0.1 M sodium acetate (CH3COONa), given that the pKa of acetic acid is 4.75?

A

4.75

B

7.00

C

9.25

D

2.00

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The pH of a buffer solution is calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation: pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA]). Here, [A-] = [HA], so pH = pKa = 4.75.

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