The pKa of acetic acid, C2H3O2 is 4.75. What is the pH of a buffer in which [HC2H3O2] = 0.20 M and [NaC2H3O2] = 2.0 M?

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Chapter17: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Other Aspects Of Aqueous Equilibria
Section17.2: Controlling Ph: Buffer Solutions
Problem 4RC: 4. To prepare a buffer containing CH3CO2H and NaCH3CO2 and having a pH of 5, the ratio of the...
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The pKa of acetic acid, C2H3O2 is 4.75. What is the pH of a buffer in which [HC2H3O2] = 0.20 M and [NaC2H3O2] = 2.0 M?

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