$A$ certain buffer solution contains equal concentrations of $3.9 \times 10^{-5} \ M$ $X^{-}$ and $HX$. The $K_b$ for $X^{-}$ is $10^{-10}$. The $pH$ of the buffer is:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $14$

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