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$pK_a$ of $CH_3COOH$ is 4.74. The pH of 0.01 M $CH_3COONa$ is

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • 4.74
  • 8.37
  • 9.48
  • None of these
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Solution and Explanation

$CH_{3}COONa$ is a salt of a weak acid and strong base $\therefore PH =7+\frac{1}{2}[PK_{a}+log\,C]$ $=7+\frac{1}{2} [4.74+log\,0.01]$ $=7+\frac{1}{2} [4.74-2]$ $=8.37$
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Buffer solutions

The buffer solution is a solution that is able to maintain its Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) with only minor changes on the dilution or addition of a small amount of either acid or base. They are used in fermentation, food preservatives, drug delivery, printing, the activity of enzymes and many more.

Buffer solutions are aqueous solutions containing a weak acid and its salt - acid buffer or a weak base and its salt - base buffer.

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Acidic Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain acidic environments. Also, it has acidic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak acid and its salt with a strong base. An aqueous solution of an equal concentration of acetic acid and sodium acetate has a pH of 4.74.

Alkaline Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain basic conditions. It has a basic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak base and its salt with strong acid. The aqueous solution of an equal concentration of ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride has a pH of 9.25.