pH of the solution containing equimolar amount of CH3COOH (pKa=4.74)andCH3COO− at 50∘C is:
A
Less than 4.74
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B
More than 4.74
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C
Equal to 4.74
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is C Equal to 4.74 pH of an acidic buffer is given by pH=pKa+log[salt][acid] pH=pKa+log[CH3COO−][CH3COOH] since [CH3COO−]=[CH3COOH] pH=pKa=4.74