Assuming Equal Concentrations of Conjugate Base and Acid, Which One

question 7

Multiple Choice

Assuming equal concentrations of conjugate base and acid, which one of the following mixtures is suitable for making a buffer solution with an optimum pH of 4.6-4.8

• A) CH₃COO₂Na / CH₃COOH (K_a = 1.8 * 10^-5)
• B) NH₃ / NH₄Cl (K_a = 5.6 *10^-10)
• C) NaOCl / HOCl (K_a = 3.2 * 10^-8)
• D) NaNO₂ / HNO₂ (K_a = 4.5 * 10^-4)
• E) NaCl / HCl

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