What Is the PH of a Buffer Solution That Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the pH of a buffer solution that is 0.255 M in hypochlorous acid (HClO) and 0.333 M in sodium hypochlorite? The K_a of hypochlorous acid is 3.81 × 10^{- 8}.

• A) 7.30
• B) 7.54
• C) 8.49
• D) 6.46
• E) 13.88

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