A weak acid with p K_a 5.9 and weak base with p K_b 5.8 are mixed in equal proportions. pH of the resulting solution is

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pH of the resultant solution is given by, aligned pH & =7+ 1 2 ( pK _a- p K_b )=7+ 1 2 (5.9-5.8) pH & =7.05 aligned