Calculate the PH of a Buffer That Is 1

question 170

Multiple Choice

Calculate the pH of a buffer that is 1.58 M HClO and 0.099 M NaClO.The K_a for HClO is 2.9 × 10^-8.

• A) 7.54
• B) 6.87
• C) 7.74
• D) 6.16
• E) 6.33

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