For preparing a buffer solution of $pH = 5$ by mixing sodium acetate and acetic acid,the ratio of the concentration of salt and acid should be $(K_a = 10^{-5})$:-

  • A
    $1 : 10$
  • B
    $1 : 1$
  • C
    $10 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 100$

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The pH of a solution obtained by mixing $5 \text{ mL}$ of $0.1 \text{ M } NH_4OH$ solution with $250 \text{ mL}$ of $0.1 \text{ M } NH_4Cl$ solution is . . . . . . $\times 10^{-2}$.

$A$ buffer solution is prepared with a concentration of $0.30 \ M \ NH_3$ and $0.20 \ M \ NH_4^+$. If the equilibrium constant for $NH_3$ is $K_b = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$,what will be the $pH$ of this solution?

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