A Formic Acid Buffer Containing 0

question 12

Multiple Choice

A formic acid buffer containing 0.50 M HCOOH and 0.50 M HCOONa has a pH of 3.77. What will the pH be after 0.010 mol of NaOH has been added to 100.0 mL of the buffer?

• A)3.67
• B)3.78
• C)3.81
• D)3.85
• E)3.95

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