pKa of CH3COOH is 4.74. The pH of 0.01 M CH3COONa is
A
4.74
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B
8.37
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C
9.48
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B 8.37 Given, pKa=4.74[CH3COONa]=0.01M CH3COONa is a salt of a weak acid and strong base ∴pH=7+12[pKa+logC] pH=7+12[4.74+log0.01] pH=7+12[4.74−2]=8.37