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=1.8×10−5
A
2.567
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B
3.257
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C
1.476
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D
4.235
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Solution
The correct option is C 1.476 Using Henderson’s equation pH=log[Salt][Acid]−logKa 4=log[Salt]−log(0.1)−log1.8×10−5 Log[Salt]=(4−1−5+0.2552) ∴[Salt]=0.018 g mole/litre