What ratio of sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) and sodium hydrogen oxalate (NaHC2O4) is required for a buffer with a pH of 4.5? The Ka of the acid is Ka2 of oxalic acid (H2C2O4) = 6.4 x 10–5   ** Need asap pls. Thanks.

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What ratio of sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) and sodium hydrogen oxalate (NaHC2O4) is required for a buffer with a pH of 4.5? The Ka of the acid is Ka2 of oxalic acid (H2C2O4) = 6.4 x 10–5

 

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