In the titration of a solution of a weak acid HA and NaOH, the pH is 5.0 after 10mL of NaOH solution has been added and 5.60 after 20mLNaOH has been added. What is the value of pKa for HA?
A
5.15
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B
5.3
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C
5.6
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B5.3 pH=pKa+log[salt]/[base] 5=pKa+logx 5.6=pKa+log(1/x) pKa=(5+5.6)/2=5.3.