\( K_a \) for \( \text{CH}_3 \text{COOH} \) is \( 1.8 \times 10^{-5} \) and \( K_b \) for \( \text{NH}_4 \text{OH} \) is \( 1.8 \times 10^{-5} \). The pH of ammonium acetate solution will be:
Correct Answer: 7
Solution and Explanation
The pH is given by:
\(\text{pH} = \frac{pK_a + pK_b}{2}\)
Since \(pK_a = pK_b\),
\(\text{pH} = \frac{7 + 7}{2} = 7\)
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