The ratio of volumes of $CH_3COOH$ $0.1 \ N$ to $CH_3COONa$ $0.1 \ N$ required to prepare a buffer solution of $pH$ $5.74$ is (Given,$pK_a$ of $CH_3COOH$ is $4.74$)

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

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