What Molar Ratio of Benzoate Ion to Benzoic Acid Would

question 51

Multiple Choice

What molar ratio of benzoate ion to benzoic acid would be required to prepare a buffer with a pH of 5.20 [K_a(C₆H₅COOH) = 6.5 *10^-5]

• A) 10.1
• B) 10.3
• C) 10.5
• D) 10.7
• E) None of the Above

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