A buffer contains the weak acid HA and its conjugate base A−. The weak acid has a pKa of 5.25 and the buffer has a pH of 5.58. Which statement is true of the relative concentrations of the weak acid and the conjugate base in the buffer? Group of answer choices [HA] < [A−] [HA] > [A−] [HA] = [A−]

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A buffer contains the weak acid HA and its conjugate base A. The weak acid has a pKa of 5.25 and the buffer has a pH of 5.58. Which statement is true of the relative concentrations of the weak acid and the conjugate base in the buffer?
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[HA] < [A−]
[HA] > [A−]
[HA] = [A−]
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