A Buffer Is Prepared by Adding 1

question 24

Multiple Choice

A buffer is prepared by adding 1.00 L of 1.0 M HCl to 750 mL of 1.5 M NaHCOO. What is the pH of this buffer? [K_a(HCOOH) = 1.7 × 10^-4]

• A) 2.87
• B) 3.72
• C) 3.82
• D) 3.95
• E) 4.66

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