At $25 \, ^\circ C$,the $K_a$ for $HCN$ is $5 \times 10^{-10}$. What volume (in $mL$) of $5 \, M \, KCN$ solution must be added to $10 \, mL$ of $2 \, M \, HCN$ solution to maintain a constant $pH$ of $9$?

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $7.95$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $9.3$

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