Consider the dissociation equilibrium of the following weak acid $HA \rightleftharpoons H^{+}_{(aq)} + A^{-}_{(aq)}$. If the $pK_{a}$ of the acid is $4$, then the $pH$ of $10 \ mM$ $HA$ solution is . . . . . . . (Nearest integer)
[Given : The degree of dissociation can be neglected with respect to unity]

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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