What Is the PH of a Buffer Solution That Is

question 94

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 3.8 × 10^-8.

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

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