You Wish to Prepare a Solution with a PH of 5.44.If

question 18

Multiple Choice

You wish to prepare a solution with a pH of 5.44.If the pKa of the weak acid is 4.74,what ratio of weak base to weak acid should you use?

• A) 0.70
• B) 0.20
• C) 1.4
• D) 5.0

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