AP EAMCET2001ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
The p K_a of a weak acid is 4.8 . What should be the ratio of [acid] [salt ] , if a buffer of pH =5.8 is required?
Options
- A0.1
- B10
- C1
- D2
Correct answer
A. 0.1
Step-by-step solution
aligned & pH = p K_ a + [ salt ] [ acid ] & 5.8=4.8+ [salt ] [acid] & [salt ] [acid] =5.8-4.8=1.0 & [ salt ] [acid ] = antilog of [1.0]= 10 1 & [ acid ] [ salt ] = 1 10 =0.1 & aligned