A buffer solution consisting of citric acid and citrate in a ratio of 5:1 maintains the pH at 7.4. What would be the ratio of the two components if the pH were to become 6.4

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A buffer solution consisting of citric acid and
citrate in a ratio of 5:1 maintains
the pH at 7.4. What would be the ratio of the
two components if the pH were to
become 6.4
Select one:
A. 1:10
B. 10:1
C. 60:1
D. 50:1
Transcribed Image Text:P Flag question A buffer solution consisting of citric acid and citrate in a ratio of 5:1 maintains the pH at 7.4. What would be the ratio of the two components if the pH were to become 6.4 Select one: A. 1:10 B. 10:1 C. 60:1 D. 50:1
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