A buffer contains ethanoic acid (pKa = 4.74) and sodium ethanoate in which / = 10. What is its pH?

Correct answer D. 5.74

Explanation

Using the Henderson equation, pH = pKa + log([salt]/[acid]) = 4.74 + log 10 = 4.74 + 1 = 5.74.

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