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Suppose it is required to make a buffer solution of pH = 4, using acetic acid and sodium acetate.
How many grams of sodium acetate is to be added to one litre of N10 acetic acid? Ka=1.8×105

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2.567
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3.257
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1.476
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4.235
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Solution

The correct option is C 1.476
Using Henderson’s equation
pH=log[Salt][Acid]log Ka
4=log[Salt]log(0.1)log 1.8×105
Log[Salt]=(415+0.2552)
[Salt]=0.018 g mole/litre

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