The dissociation constant of a weak acid is $1 \times 10^{-4}.$ In order to prepare a buffer solution with a $pH = 5,$ the $[Salt]/[Acid]$ ratio should be

  • A
    $4 : 5$
  • B
    $10 : 1$
  • C
    $5 : 4$
  • D
    $1 : 10$

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