A buffer solution 0.04 M in Na2HPO4 and 0.02 M in Na3PO4 is prepared. The electrolytic oxidation of 1.0 milli-mole of the organic compound RNHOH is carried out in 100 mL of the buffer. The reaction is
RNHOH+H2O⟶RNO2+4H+4e−
The approximate pH of solution after the oxidation is complete is:
[Given: for H3PO4, pKa1=2.2; pKa2=7.2; pKa3=12]