In a 500 mL buffer of 0.03 M lactic acid (pH = 3.6), 3 mL of 1 M NAOH was added. What is the final pH of the solution? The pKA of lactic acid is 3.9. Indicate your answer correctly rounded to two decimal places. Answer:

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In a 500 mL buffer of 0.03 M lactic acid (pH = 3.6), B mL of 1 M NaOH was added. What is the final pH of the solution? The pKA of lactic
acid is 3.9.
Indicate your answer correctly rounded to two decimal places.
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