The $pH$ of a buffer solution containing $0.2 \ mol/L$ $CH_3COONa$ and $1.5 \ mol/L$ $CH_3COOH$ is ($K_a$ for acetic acid is $1.8 \times 10^{-5}$).

  • A
    $3.86$
  • B
    $5.8$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $9.2$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The $pH$ of blood does not appreciably change by a small addition of acid or a base because blood

At $298 \text{ K}$,a certain buffer solution contains equal concentrations of $X^-$ and $HX$. The $K_b$ for $X^-$ is $10^{-10}$. What is the $pH$ of this buffer solution?

Derive the equation for the calculation of $pH$ of an acidic buffer solution.

$A$ buffer solution contains $0.1 \ mol$ of sodium acetate dissolved in $1000 \ cm^{3}$ of $0.1 \ M$ acetic acid. To the above buffer solution,$0.1 \ mol$ of sodium acetate is further added and dissolved. The $pH$ of the resulting buffer is

What volume (in $mL$) of $0.10 \, M$ sodium formate is required to be added to $50 \, mL$ of $0.05 \, M$ formic acid to prepare a buffer solution with $pH = 4.0$? (Given: $pK_a$ of formic acid $= 3.7$)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo